In a chaotic sea of familiar sequels, remakes and movies based on popular toys and video games, a singular, original film from the 1980s sails smoothly into our hearts. The Goonies is a wildly imaginative movie that’s equal parts crime caper, juvenile teen comedy, action-adventure, romance, social statement and family crowd-pleaser. There’s even a jump scare in the reveal of John Matuszak’s Sloth, and all of it is set to a cool pop soundtrack led by Cyndi Lauper. But the reason the Steven Spielberg-produced, Richard Donner-directed and Chris-Columbus-penned movie endures is the friendship between misfit kids at the center of it all. In The Unofficial Fan Guide to The Goonies, we trace the origins of the film, reveal behind-the-scenes stories of its creation, see where the cast are now and speculate on a possible sequel. There’s even a special pirate-worthy foldout for you to discover!
THE UNOFFICIAL FAN GUIDE THE GOONIES
WHY WE LOVE THE GOONIES • A search for pirate booty, a run-in with mobsters, an underdog triumph and a commentary on socioeconomic divides — this 1985 classic had it all
WELCOME TO THE GOON DOCKS • Filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Chris Columbus and Richard Donner got together to make a rollicking romp come to life
WHAT IS THE GOONIES ABOUT?
GOONIES NEVER SAY DIE • The tight-knit cast have since landed in Oscar-winning films and blockbusters alike
WILD TAKES FROM THE SET • From herding a cast of kids to hosting A-listers on location, here are seven sensational behind-the scenes stories from the making of the movie
THe GOONies
GOOD ENOUGH FOR US • The original movie soundtrack was its own treasure trove — of’80s artists heading toward the peak of their careers
WHAT’S ON THE GOONIES: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK?
CHILDREN’S ADVENTURES COME OF AGE • The spirit of The Goonies lives on in these thrill-seeking movies and TV series
STAKING NEW REAL ESTATE IN ASTORIA • Fans have long wanted their favorite characters to get back together. Will it ever happen?
THE GOONIES IN POP CULTURE • Time and again, the movie proves a touchstone for kids of all ages
The Goonies Fan Guide
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