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Early eighties hair styles and apparel

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Created at	February 05, 2009
Created by	Eric Vogel
Closed	November 19, 2009
Shots given	9

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Peter Vesterbacka	a-ha for the soundtrack	4/16%
Jani Salomaa	Hansi Hinterseer and mullets	4/16%
Atte Joutsen	Young MacGyver	4/16%
Kenneth Olaf Hjellum	Kenneth Simensen	3/12%
Lord Fakenham	Spies Like Us	3/12%
Kenneth Olaf Hjellum	some tips	2/8%
Kenneth Olaf Hjellum	Cable guys.	2/8%

Closing Note

Another great reference thread. Thanks to everyone who participated.

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What are some cool 'dos and getups you remember from back in the day?
Men and women, young and old.

This is inspiration for our hair, makeup and costume crew.

Show us links or upload images that really embody the spirit of the eighties!

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Ludvig Friberg March 11, 2009 20:12 1 Thumb-up

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synt!

Some nice synth haircuts!

http://www.newwavephotos.com/

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Kenneth Olaf Hjellum February 13, 2009 10:23 2 Thumb-ups

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The films of Wam & Vennerød are absolute classics from the era this film will try to emulate, and they´re all re released on DVD as well! But its not just the hair and clothes; editing, use of score (Carpenter style synths), slow motion, smoke machines, soft focus filters etc. is all fab stuff. Check out this clip:

Out of their films, I recommend Lasse og Geir, not just for the movie, but the DVD has an amazing documentary about the norwegian oil adventure in the early stages in the extras section. Should be loads of great research material there.Heres a tasty clip from that film:

and another clip from another film of theirs:

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Kenneth Olaf Hjellum February 10, 2009 20:36 3 Thumb-ups

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Kenneth Simensen

The man, the myth, Kenneth Simensen:

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Eric Vogel February 11, 2009 22:02 Flag

Wow, that's fantastic. Anyone have a link to some online Dagsrevyen og Kveldsnytt from even earlier? Like 1980-83.

Atte Joutsen February 11, 2009 10:27 Flag

My goodness, the STYLE!

Peter Vesterbacka February 09, 2009 13:58 4 Thumb-ups

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a-ha for the soundtrack

You really can't make a Norwegian 80s movie without music from a-ha, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-ha

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Eric Vogel February 12, 2009 16:37 Flag

Scurvy?
There's no doubt that A-ha = the eighties...

Lord Fakenham February 12, 2009 14:22 Flag

I say! Good call, sir.. This scurvy-plagued trio even contributed to a James Bond soundtrack! 'Ye Living Daylights' circa 1987 anno domine..
As a musical contribution, if any.. this would make a logical and most essential decision!

Lord Fakenham February 12, 2009 15:06 Production Leader 3 Thumb-ups

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Spies Like Us

I think this flick would be a kick in the right direction, inspiration-wise..
Atleast when it comes to look hair/makeup and costume in general.
Just imagine a dapper, dashing and young Arne Treholt as portrayed by Chevy Chase.. That would be the ultimate dreamcast for the role, or what?
This movie is however probably a little less serious and more hilarious/goofy than what NNH sets out to be..

Good fun and great inspiration anyway! Bring on the popcorn, beer and salty snacks!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spies_Like_Us

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Eric Vogel February 12, 2009 16:34 Flag

I loooooved that movie when I was 12. Fun trivia: the Soviet/Afghanistan border scenes were shot here in Norway. Many of the actors portraying Russians were from here too, but they're mostly bit parts.

You are correct in assuming that Spies Like Us is a little more on the silly side than our film. It's also a star vehicle for Chevy Chase at the peak of his career. Norwegian Ninja takes itself a lot more seriously, and in that a lot of the humor can be found too. But it's a different kind of funny.

Kenneth Olaf Hjellum February 10, 2009 20:27 2 Thumb-ups

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Cable guys.

Heres a funny film from the good old days in Norway, with some proper workers in it.

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Eric Vogel February 11, 2009 22:05 Flag

Oh my, that's a great reference. Also for how newscasts look. Probably shot on film. Thanks!

Atte Joutsen February 11, 2009 10:31 4 Thumb-ups

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Young MacGyver

Can't go wrong with the MacGyver look from the earliest seasons. He has a mullet with short hair on top. Look at that jacket and turquoise shirt combination, he knows the stuff!