Tag Archives: Romance

Double Feature: Into the Night (1985)/Vibes (1988)

Posted on February 29, 2020 at 8:19 am by Jeff Kuykendall

The charismatic but decidedly offbeat Jeff Goldblum has by now threatened to shift in public perception from an accomplished, prolific actor into an enshrined collection of memes, but in the 80’s – before Jurassic Park, before Independence Day, and long … Continue reading →

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Better Off Dead (1985)

Posted on September 19, 2015 at 10:40 am by Jeff Kuykendall

“Merci buckets.” Better Off Dead (1985) occupies an isolated spot in the pantheon of 80’s teen comedies. On the one hand, it contains all the expected elements: a mixtape soundtrack of synth-laden pop songs; a high school in suburbia staged as … Continue reading →

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From Russia with Love (1963)

Posted on February 24, 2012 at 6:00 am by Jeff Kuykendall

2012 marks the 50th anniversary of James Bond on film. Skyfall, the 23rd film in the “official” series initiated by Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman back in 1962 – and the third of the films to star Daniel Craig … Continue reading →

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