I follow a page on FB that shares what film was released on that day. I thought I would share the films, the trailers and their anniversary to make us all feel old. 

What was released on August 8th?
38 Years Ago
Xanadu (1980)
Directed by Richard Greenwald
Genres: Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
Starring: Michael Beck, Gene Kelly, and Olivia Newton-John
37 Years Ago
Heavy Metal (1981)
Directed by Gerald Potterton, John Bruno, John Halas and 6 additional directors directing certain segments
Genres: Fantasy, Animation, Adventure
Starring: Voices of Richard Romanus, John Candy, Joe Flaherty and many more.
32 Years Ago
Stand By Me (1986)
Directed by Rob Reiner
Genres: Adventure, Drama
Starring: River Phoenix, Wil Wheaton, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell
38 Years Ago
Xanadu (1980)
Directed by Richard Greenwald
Genres: Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
Starring: Michael Beck, Gene Kelly, and Olivia Newton-John
37 Years Ago
Heavy Metal (1981)
Directed by Gerald Potterton, John Bruno, John Halas and 6 additional directors directing certain segments
Genres: Fantasy, Animation, Adventure
Starring: Voices of Richard Romanus, John Candy, Joe Flaherty and many more.
32 Years Ago
Stand By Me (1986)
Directed by Rob Reiner
Genres: Adventure, Drama
Starring: River Phoenix, Wil Wheaton, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell