Risky Business (1983)

Why the Box Office?: Films of 1980s: 1983 (61 movies items)

" In Paul Brickman’s 1983 dark drama Risky Business, a star-making Tom Cruise (as Joel Goodson) and Rebecca De Mornay run a high-stakes suburban brothel to fund a ruined Porsche, while dodging Joe Pantoliano’s lethal pimp, Guido. On a small $6.2 million budget, Risky Business brought in a spectacular $63.5 million, cementing it as one of 1983's most profitable cinematic hits. Why People Found the Movie To Be Cool: Tom Cruise: The iconic underwear-and-shades living-room dance. The Music:"

Generation Z and Films of the 80’s: 1980 - 1984 (102 movies items)

"When Gen Z watches the 1983 classic Risky Business, opinions on the movie are mixed. While many view it as a highly entertaining satire of capitalism and '80s excess, others find the film's normalization of predatory transactional relationships and teenage objectification to be problematic. Online reactions to the film from Gen Z on platforms like Letterboxd highlight several specific themes: The Anti-Capitalist Satire: Many younger viewers note that Risky Business shouldn't strictly be vie"

Hard Time In Movie Jail (682 movies items)

"Guido Pimping, harassment, assault Joel Goodson Crimes committed: Destruction of public and private property, contributing to delinquency of minors, operation of prostitution, solicitation "

Favorite Movies of All Time (2024 Edition) (1004 movies items)

" 2023: 811 2022: 791 2021: 781 2020: 759 2019: 754 2018: 752 2017: 734 2016: 727 2015: 709 2014: 690 2013: 675 2012: 660 2011: 639 2010: 617 2009: 595 2008: 575 2007: 556 2006. 541 "

Favorite Movies of All Time (2023 Edition) (1003 movies items)

" 2022: 791 2021: 781 2020: 759 2019: 754 2018: 752 2017: 734 2016: 727 2015: 709 2014: 690 2013: 675 2012: 660 2011: 639 2010: 617 2009: 595 2008: 575 2007: 556 2006. 541 "

Favorite Movies of All Time (2022 Edition) (1002 movies items)

" 2021: 781 2020: 759 2019: 754 2018: 752 2017: 734 2016: 727 2015: 709 2014: 690 2013: 675 2012: 660 2011: 639 2010: 617 2009: 595 2008: 575 2007: 556 2006. 541 "

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1542 movies items)

" Left alone in the wealthy northern Chicago suburbs with the family house and Porsche at his disposal, Joel, through his scheming friends, finds himself entertaining to-die-for lady-of-the-night Lana. After meeting Joel's enthusiastic friends, Lana spots a business opportunity, and suggests bringing in some of her equally stunning colleagues. Joel is aghast at such an idea, at least until the Porsche accidentally falls into Lake Michigan, requiring a quick infusion of ready cash. The film, f"

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1542 movies items)

" Left alone in the wealthy northern Chicago suburbs with the family house and Porsche at his disposal, Joel, through his scheming friends, finds himself entertaining to-die-for lady-of-the-night Lana. After meeting Joel's enthusiastic friends, Lana spots a business opportunity, and suggests bringing in some of her equally stunning colleagues. Joel is aghast at such an idea, at least until the Porsche accidentally falls into Lake Michigan, requiring a quick infusion of ready cash. The film, f"

Movies That I have watched all (2614 movies items)

"7.3/10"

Favorite Movies of All Time (2021 Edition) (1002 movies items)

" 2020: 759 2019: 754 2018: 752 2017: 734 2016: 727 2015: 709 2014: 690 2013: 675 2012: 660 2011: 639 2010: 617 2009: 595 2008: 575 2007: 556 2006. 541 "

Favorite Movies of All Time (2020 Edition) (1001 movies items)

" 2019: 754 2018: 752 2017: 734 2016: 727 2015: 709 2014: 690 2013: 675 2012: 660 2011: 639 2010: 617 2009: 595 2008: 575 2007: 556 2006. 541 "

Favorite Movies of All Time (2019 Edition) (1001 movies items)

" 2018: 752 2017: 734 2016: 727 2015: 709 2014: 690 2013: 675 2012: 660 2011: 639 2010: 617 2009: 595 2008: 575 2007: 556 2006. 541 "

Favorite Movies of All Time (2018 Edition) (1001 movies items)

" 2017: 734 2016: 727 2015: 709 2014: 690 2013: 675 2012: 660 2011: 639 2010: 617 2009: 595 2008: 575 2007: 556 2006. 541 "

My Favorite Films of 1983 (20 movies items)

" "My name is Joel Goodson. I deal in human fulfillment. I grossed over eight thousand dollars in one night. Time of your life, huh kid?" Directed by Paul Brickman Written by Paul Brickman Music by Tangerine Dream Cinematography by Bruce Surtees and Reynaldo Villalobos Editing by Richard Chew"

The Best of Tom Cruise (15 movies items)

" Joel Goodson "My name is Joel Goodson. I deal in human fulfillment. I grossed over eight thousand dollars in one night. Time of your life, huh kid?""

The Evolution of Tom Cruise (49 movies items)

"Joel"

Watched in 2022 (603 movies items)

"10.7. 35 mm"