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The ‘80s in 40: 'Ordinary People' (September 19, 1980)

The ‘80s in 40: 'Ordinary People' (September 19, 1980)

Keith Phipps

Robert Redford's directorial debut assessed the state of masculinity at the turn of the decade while casting a sympathetic eye at a family in crisis.

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In review: 'Elvis'

In review: 'Elvis'

Keith Phipps

Baz Luhrmann goes big with a rock biopic that ends up playing by too many of the usual rules.

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The Reveal Is Taking a Couple of Days Off

The Reveal Is Taking a Couple of Days Off

Keith Phipps

Everyone needs a vacation once in a while

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In Review: 'Lightyear,' 'Spiderhead,' 'Cha Cha Real Smooth'

In Review: 'Lightyear,' 'Spiderhead,' 'Cha Cha Real Smooth'

Scott Tobias

A Pixar hero returns to theaters in a spin-off of 'Toy Story' (sort of... it's complicated) while streaming sees Chris Hemsworth taking a villainous turn and the debut of a 2022 Sundance favorite.

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On Philip Baker Hall in 'Hard Eight'

On Philip Baker Hall in 'Hard Eight'

Scott Tobias

For his debut feature, P.T. Anderson made a monument for his favorite actor.

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If ‘80s Were ‘40s: A Thought Experiment About Franchises And Time

If ‘80s Were ‘40s: A Thought Experiment About Franchises And Time

Keith Phipps

What if today's franchise-crazed era had actually taken place in the '40s? It might look a little like this (but probably not).

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