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We're kicking off our totally tubular '80s summer rewind series with the cult classic Say Anything (1989), starring Ione Skye and John Cusack. Kira’s teenage heart is swooning, while Izzy is…confused. We’re unpacking emotional enmeshment, obsessive crushes, and that infamous boombox scene (spoiler: it doesn’t go how you remember it). Come for the nostalgia, stay for the love lessons—and the healthy dose of side-eye.

What We Cover:

Lloyd Dobler: Dream guy or giant red flag?
Diane’s wild ride from golden girl to jail visitor
The messy, manipulative father-daughter dynamic
Why first love is intoxicating (and often dysfunctional)
80s tropes that shaped a generation of daters
Real talk: Will Lloyd and Diane make it?

Where to Watch: Say Anything is currently streaming on Hulu.

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Boomboxes, Blind Spots, and Bad Dads: A Deep Dive into Say Anything (1989)

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