Tag Archives: 1981

Wet Hot American Summer (2001) Rated R

 In 1981 the last day of summer camp when a group of counselors must finish their last unfinished business before their done. Starring Janeane Garofalo, David Hyde Pierce, Michael Showalter As everyone knows, I’m not a fan of adult humor  … Continue reading

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Clash of the Titans (2010) Rated PG-13

Perseus, son of Zeus, battles the underworld to stop them from conquering heaven and earth. Starring Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, and Ralph Fiennes. This is a remake of the 1981 film. The better of the two is the 1981 version. … Continue reading

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The People v. The Klan (CNN) Rated NR

  On the morning of March 21, 1981, Michael Donald was found hanging from a tree in a Klan neighborhood of Mobile, Alabama. As the police tried to investigate who could be responsible for his death, the local Black communities … Continue reading

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Biography: I Want My MTV (2019) Rated TV-14

In 1981, a new tv channel was born that was different than any other channel. It was a new format for young people and an outlet for musicians and filmmakers. Starring Tori Amos, Jack Antonoff, and Jeff Ayeroff. This documentary interviews the … Continue reading

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Clash of the Titans (1981) Rated PG

The mythical Perseus goes on a quest, battling Medusa and the Kraken monster, to rescue Princess Andromeda. Starring Laurence Olivier, Claire Bloom, Maggie Smith Period special effects and makeup and mediocre acting are all part of this film’s charm.  You … Continue reading

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New Year’s Films 2011

 200 Cigarettes (1999) Rated R Set on the last day of 1981, 200 Cigarettes is a manic romantic comedy that follows a group of loquacious, chain-smoking twentysomethings seeking love and happiness as they converge for a blowout party in New … Continue reading

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Arthur (2011)

Rated PG-13 Arthur is the remake of the 1981 Dudley Moore film about a womanizer who must choose between love or money. I was pleasantly surprised with Russell Brand’s performance as the womanizer. He didn’t become overly quirky or flamboyant … Continue reading

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Arthur (1981)

Rated PG Arthur Bach is an intoxicated multimillionaire whose family threatens to disinherit him if he doesn’t marry a properly pedigreed heiress. Dudley Moore (Arthur) is one of my favorite comedic actors. To this day I enjoy his films better than … Continue reading

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