The '80s in 40

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.

Dec 3, 2024 •

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.

Jul 30, 2024 •

The ‘80s in 40: ‘Poltergeist’ (June 4, 1982)

There's something amiss in the carefully planned suburbs of this horror classic.

Mar 19, 2024 •

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.

Nov 14, 2023 •

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.

Jul 18, 2023 •

The '80s in 40: ‘Stripes’ (June 26, 1981)

'Stripes' helped confirm Bill Murray as a movie star by packaging his rebelliousness in a fundamentally safe comedy filled with half-hearted jabs at…

May 31, 2023 •

The '80s in 40: ‘Heaven’s Gate’ (April 29, 1981)

A notorious flop in its day, Michael Cimino's third film has been reclaimed as a classic. But its failure had lingering effects on both its creator's…

Apr 11, 2023 •

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