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Tag: 1980s

‘The Golden Child’ (1986): Axel Foley battles the supernatural

An interesting blend of dark mysticism mixed with Indiana Jones-style adventure, topped with a dash of mid-80s, peak Eddie Murphy action-comedy.

February 1, 2017September 22, 2024 Movies & DrinksLeave a comment

‘Cobra’ (1986): A Stallone loner in a franchise era

A fun, smart cash-in of then-current Sly currency…but a franchise wasn’t to be.

January 4, 2017September 22, 2024 Movies & Drinks4 Comments

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