Saxophone Day is November 6. If you don’t play the sax, you may be thinking to yourself, “well, how can I celebrate?” It’s easy. Just watch any of the following ’80s movies that feature an awkward sax scene, because they’re awkwardly awesome. 

1. “The Lost Boys”

This first of the ’80s  movies on our list is a classic that follows two brothers after they move to a new town. As they begin to get acquainted with the town’s going’s on’s, they soon begin to suspect that the town is filled with deadly vampires. Hot sax scene: A muscle-y shirtless man plays a killer sax solo at a party. Behold his talent… For rent on Amazon for as low as $2.99.

2. “Better Off Dead”

John Cusack stars in this ’80s comedy/romance. Watch as he deals with all of the stuff teen life makes you suffer through… uh, I mean offers. Hot sax scene: Cusack serenades his date with a sax solo. Streaming on YouTube.

3. “St. Elmo’s Fire”

This mid-1980s film follows a group of friends, post-college as they try to navigate adulthood. The keyword here is “try.” Hot sax scene: Rob Lowe enthusiastically plays a sax. Rarr. Streaming on Crackle.

4. “Mad Max”

Technically not an ’80s movie (it was released in 1979), we still think it counts. Ever wonder what a post-apocalyptic world would look like? If you tune into “Mad Max,” you can wonder no more. This film follows a man who is just trying to maintain the law against a bunch of murderous hoodlums. Max faces a big fight, but he’s got the wherewithal to make it. Hot sax scene: Max’s wife, Jessie, serenades Max with a steamy sax solo. Sorry: No video footage could be found, but it’s streaming on Netflix.

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This list is for the ladies who are too tired to go out this week. (I’m currently suffering from straight-up-tired syndrome, so I feel ya, girls.) This week, we’ve rounded up 5 streaming rom-com movies that are funny, sweet and that good kind of cheesy you need to make for a great, girls’ night in.

Streaming on Netflix (free with a subscription)

1. “Don Jon”

This romantic comedy is a tad… odd. But remember: Odd can be good! The film tells the story of a young man with a porn addiction, and a young woman with a romantic comedy addiction. Needless to say, the couple has to deal with more than a few hurdles as they attempt to try to form a healthy relationship.

2. “Can’t Hardly Wait”

When I saw this film was available, I squealed so loud it woke my sleeping beagle. Now, this movie is by no means amazing, but it’s a fun, cheesy, teen-tinged romantic romp that should serve as a bit of nostalgia for the ladies who grew up during the ’90s.

Streaming on Amazon Prime (free with a subscription)

3. “Dirty Dancing”

For the record: I have not seen this classic film. However, I’ve heard so many people say it’s the queen of rom-com movies that I know I need to give this classic ’80s film a try. I mean, who doesn’t get into a love story about a chick who falls in love with her dance teacher?

Streaming on Vudu (available to rent)

4.” Crazy, Stupid, Love”

Whenever I’m feeling down, I pop in this film. It’s funny, smart and gives my heart that happy weightless feeling. The film follows a 40-something man as he copes with the news of his wife’s recent affair. Luckily, this sad sack runs into a kind ladies man who helps him get his groove back.

5. “Her Alibi”

This quirky and cute romantic comedy is about an almost washed-up writer who houses a seemingly dangerous woman, all in the efforts to reignite his writing bug. While he does, in fact, start writing again, he soon discovers that his new housemate has even more secrets than he originally thought.

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