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.
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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.
The ‘80s in 40: ‘Porky’s’ (March 21, 1982)
Bob Clark's raunchy film ushered in a wave of copycat teen comedies and, with it, a lot of mixed messages.
The '80s in 40: ‘Body Heat’ (August 28, 1981)
Lawrence Kasdan's 'Double Indemnity' homage confirmed the 1980s as a fertile ground for film noir.