Lea Thompson talks about why the 80s were an interesting time period to be an actress. While she doesn't consider herself to be a part of The Brat Pack, she is grateful to have been in getting into the industry at the perfect time.

This July, turn back the clock and join HDNET MOVIES and iconic 80’s actress Lea Thompson for everything 80’s! Lea Thompson and film journalist Tara McNamara will take us back to the decade that defined a generation from the fashion to the films, with their insights on the following 80s classics: SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL, starring Lea Thompson, ST. ELMO’S FIRE, JOHNNY BE GOOD, HARRY AND THE HENDERSONS, SHORT CIRCUIT, PUNCHLINE, STRIPES and the network PREMIERES of MY STEPMOTHER IS AN ALIEN, XANADU, PRIVATE SCHOOL and THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING WOMAN July 22-27.