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Tag: 1980s

‘Double Exposure’ (1982): Glossy, violent psycho-thriller is rediscovered

A snazzy little psychological slasher/giallo, where a photographer becomes (or does he?) the killer of his beautiful models.

July 23, 2017September 22, 2024 Movies & DrinksLeave a comment

‘Pulse’ (1988): A pre-Internet warning about technology

“Pull the plug…pull all the plugs, lady.”

June 30, 2017September 22, 2024 Movies & Drinks1 Comment

‘Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone’ (1983): 3-D glasses not required

Ah! That 1980s 3-D that was “new and improved” over the old-timey 3-D…that now looks decidedly old-timey itself.

June 24, 2017September 23, 2024 Movies & Drinks14 Comments

‘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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