“The Goonies” isn’t just a movie – it’s a nostalgic staple of 1980s cinema.

Astoria, Oregon, may be a small coastal town, but for movie fans, it holds a place in cinematic history as the home of the Goonies, Free Willy and many more.

Backlot rerun: Superfan Curtis Templeton of “Beyond the Backlot” (pictured right), filmed “On Location: The Goonies” in Astoria recently. But before arriving, he interviewed the movie’s director, ...