Commodore 1984 Movie Poster Calendar + My Top 12

8-Bit Show And Tell examines the 1984 Commodore Computers (Canada) Movie Poster Calendar, a collection of twelve posters featuring upcoming films. The calendar was distributed nationwide through Commodore's sales network. Proceeds from the calendar supported two charities that benefit children.

The video walks viewers through the calendar's contents, highlighting each of the twelve movies represented. It also provides background on Commodore Canada's president, Arthur E., as part of the historical context. The presenter shares personal reflections on the selection.

In addition to the overview, the host offers his personal top-12 picks from the calendar. These selections are discussed alongside brief commentary on the films' relevance at the time. The segment concludes with a summary of the calendar's role in supporting charitable causes.

Watch the video to explore the 1984 Commodore movie poster calendar:

Comment highlights:

"The Ladd Company did Blade Runner, Police Academy, The Right Stuff, and a couple of other films, but didn't last particularly long. It was named for its co-founder, Alan Ladd Jr., a former 20th Cen..." - @andlabs

"I was sure your #1 was going to be The Last Starfighter, but hard to argue with Ghostbusters 🙂" - @granitepenguin

"Supergirl's name is Kara, not Zara. Did IMDb get that wrong or was that you misreading? :) But that's a connection between 1984 and 2026 - her second theatrical movie comes out this year! I hope it..." - @markjreed