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“Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter” tried (and failed) to kill Jason for good

Friday the 13th the Final Chapter
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Frank Mancuso, Jr. and Paramount tried to give Jason Voorhees a killer sendoff, but the franchise didn’t stay dead.

David Rollison Posted on May 12, 2020May 12, 2020

I’m a Real Live Wire: Breaking Down David Byrne’s Electric Performance In “Stop Making Sense”

Stop Making Sense
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Jonathan Demme’s Talking Heads doc is beautifully chaotic in construction, but most of it comes from David Byrne’s performance.

Sean Price Posted on February 8, 2020February 16, 2020

Love and Robots: “The Terminator” is Cameron’s Most Romantic Movie

The Terminator
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On the thirty-fifth anniversary of the film’s release, we look back at James Cameron’s most melancholy blockbuster.

Chris Ludovici Posted on October 26, 2019October 24, 2019

Sixteen Candles at 35: A Bittersweet Birthday

Sixteen Candles
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Full of racist jokes & sexual assault subplots, John Hughes’ teen rom-com classic has aged like bad cheese. But is there anything worth saving about it?

Gena Radcliffe Posted on May 4, 2019August 7, 2020
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