"Good Riddance"

• "Good Riddance," also known as "Les Bons Debarras," is a French-language drama that was released in 1980. A poll in the newspaper La Presse named it the best Quebecois film ever. It is a family drama concerning a mother who has to deal with the ramifications of her rebellious daughter's behavior. The film was directed by Francis Mankiewicz, who also directed "Happy Memories," "And then You Die," and "Les Portes Tournantes," all of which were also released in the 1980s. The film was nominated for the 1980 Golden Berlin Bear award at the Berlin International Film Festival and won numerous Genie Awards (awards given to the best in Canadian cinema) in 1981, including Best Achievement in Cinematography and Best Achievement in Direction.
  
  

"Videodrome"

• "Videodrome" is an English-language Canadian film by Toronto-born director David Cronenberg. It was released in 1983 and has, since then, become a cult classic, like many of Cronenberg's other films. "Videodrome" is a prophetic film that explores a world where people can merge with electronic media. The Videodrome signal causes any person exposed to it to merge with technology, blurring the boundaries between the individual and cyber reality. The film suggests that human nature is no longer natural because of society's hyperdevelopment of technology. While it did not win any awards, it has become an acclaimed film that Andy Warhol referred to as "A Clockwork Orange of the 1980s."
  
  

"The Care Bears Movie"

• "The Care Bears Movie" was released in 1985 and was produced by Nelvana, a Toronto-based animation studio. It is notable for being one of the first films to be inspired by a line of toys. In a 1985 review, The New York Times said that the film recalled vintage Walt Disney films in both style and substance. Like the toys it was named after, "The Care Bears Movie" was aimed at a very young audience. It starred notable actors like Mickey Rooney and was directed by Arna Selznick.
  
  

"Night Zoo"

• "Night Zoo," also known as "Un Zoo la Nuit," was released in 1987 and directed by Jean-Claude Lauzon. The French-language drama concerns a man recently released from prison who tries to mend relationships with his girlfriend and father while being pursued by a pair of cops. At the time, it set a record for most wins at the Genie Awards, including awards for Best Motion Picture, Best Original Screenplay and Best Achievement in Direction. The movie also won awards at the Montreal World Film Festival, the Toronto International Film Festival and the Flanders International Film Festival.