Category Archives: 1987

Elvis ’56 (1987) Rated NR

A documentary of the year Elvis went from a singer to a world famous superstar in 1956. Starring Levon Helm, Elvis Presley, and Steve Allen. This documentary takes us through the life of Elvis as he goes from a little-known … Continue reading

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Foxfire (1987) Rated PG

Annie and Hestor Nations love living off the land in the Blue Ridge Mountains, but when Hestor dies, Annie has to decide if she can make it in the mountains alone. Starring Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn, and John Denver. This … Continue reading

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Fatal Attraction (1987) Rated R

A married man’s one night stand comes back to haunt him. Starring Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, and Anne Archer. While I get that this film terrorizes men, I thought it was over-the-top, especially the ending. Although the main storyline of … Continue reading

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Christmas Comes to Willow Creek (1987) Rated NR

 Two truck driver brothers are asked to bring a load of toys to Willow Creek, Alaska, in time for Christmas. The brothers, who don’t get a long, must face their past and the weather to make a Christmas miracle. Starring … Continue reading

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Broadcast News (1987) Rated R

Two rival broadcasters fight over their jobs and vie for the heart of their producer. Starring William Hurt, Albert Brooks, and Holly Hunter.  The newsroom is the backdrop for this rom-com that is as unrealistic as they come. For one … Continue reading

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Good Morning, Miss Bliss (Disney) Rated TV-G

 A recently widowed teacher, Miss Bliss, teaches at a middle school in Indiana where she helps her students tackle life lessons. Starring Hayley Mills, Dennis Haskins, and Mark-Paul Gosselaar.  This is the show that launched Saved by the Bell. While SBTB … Continue reading

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Street Smart (1987) Rated R

A New York journalist lies about a fake pimp but is actually describing a real pimp that’s up for murder. Starring Christopher Reeve, Kathy Baker, and Mimi Rogers. This film is a brilliant story of life on the streets. It represents … Continue reading

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A Different World (NBC) Rated TV-PG

A spin-off of The Cosby Show, where Denise Huxtable goes off to college and discovers a different world. Starring Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, and Darryl M. Bell. This show doesn’t stand out. It starts with Denise Huxtable going off to … Continue reading

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RoboCop (1987) Rated R

In the distant future, in a dystopian and crime-ridden Detroit, an injured cop returns to the force as a cyborg. Starring Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, and Dan O’Herlihy. This is a great sci-fi movie. We have a future world that is … Continue reading

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The Last Emperor (1987) Rated TV-14

The story of the final Emperor of China. Starring  John Lone, Joan Chen, and Peter O’Toole. This is a long biopic on the sixty years of the Emperor of China. It’s interesting, but it’s not the best explained historical film. … Continue reading

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