The ‘80s in 40: ‘The Big Chill’ (September 1983) ✦
Lawrence Kasdan's 1983 hit took stock of how the '60s generation was doing and came back with a mixed report.
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The ‘80s in 40: ‘Flashdance’ (April 15, 1983) ✦
In this glossy Jerry Bruckheimer production about a scrappy Pittsburgh welder/dancer, winning is everything.
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The '80s in 40: 'Local Hero' (February 17, 1983)
Bill Forsyth's gentle comedy constructs a bulwark against the harsh times surrounding it, and the harsher times to come.
The ‘80s in 40: '48 Hrs.' (December 8, 1982) ✦
Walter Hill's genre-defining buddy cop comedy allowed Eddie Murphy to make himself into a movie star.
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The ‘80s in 40: ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ (August 13, 1982)
Amy Heckerling's ensemble coming-of-age comedy offered a slice of teen life without trimming the rough edges.
The ‘80s in 40: ‘Poltergeist’ (June 4, 1982)
There's something amiss in the carefully planned suburbs of this horror classic.