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Favorite Films & T.V. Shows of 1982(continued) , 1983 & 1984
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Night ShiftNight Shift
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Michael Keaton's breakout role that is still funny (1982)
Forced VengeanceForced Vengeance
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One of Chuck Norris' best films (1982)
The Last American VirginThe Last American Virgin
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A good coming-of-age film with a saaad ending (1982)
An Officer and a GentlemanAn Officer and a Gentleman
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Good film about finding one's self (1982)
TootsieTootsie
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Jessica Lange & Teri Garr looked their best here, which is why I like this one, & it has its moments (1982)
Zapped!Zapped!
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Fun teen film with a heart (1982)
48 HRS.48 HRS.
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Eddie Murphy's star making role (1982)
The Beach Girls / The Pom Pom GirlsThe Beach Girls / The Pom Pom Girls
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(Beach Girls) Not much of a plot, but who cares! (1982)
Knight Rider - Season OneKnight Rider - Season One
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This & "Fall Guy" were my two early 80's favorites, cool show, only care for the first two seasons though (1982-1984)
The Beastmaster (Special Edition)The Beastmaster (Special Edition)
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Second best to "Conan", not a rip-off, I mean they were made at the same time (1982)
Valley GirlValley Girl
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Reminds you of your youth in the 80's, Nicolas Cage's breakout film (1983)
Lone Wolf McQuadeLone Wolf McQuade
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Chuck Norris' best film, where he faces off with Kung-Fu Master David Carradine, & a prelude to "Walker"Texas Ranger" (1983)
V - The Original TV MiniseriesV - The Original TV Miniseries
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A great Sci-Fi mini-series, with good character developement, about aliens using deception to take over the planet (1983)
National Lampoon's Vacation (20th Anniversary Special Edition)National Lampoon's Vacation (20th Anniversary Special Edition)
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Chevy Chase's best movie & a good cross-country film & funny too (1983)
Risky BusinessRisky Business
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Tom Cruise's breakout role & first blockbuster, classic (1983)
Superman IIISuperman III
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The weakest of the "Superman" films, but it is not all bad, Clark -vs- a gone bad Superman is the best part, as is his return to Smallville (1983)
Twilight Zone - The MovieTwilight Zone - The Movie
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The last segment alone makes this one a favorite (1983)
Star Wars Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983 & 2004 Versions, 2-Disc Widescreen Edition)Star Wars Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983 & 2004 Versions, 2-Disc Widescreen Edition)
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My least favorite SW movie, but a satisfying conclusion, Luke's showdown with Darth Vader & The Emperor is what saves this one (1983)
My TutorMy Tutor
Caren Kaye was a knockout in this, what ever happened to her (1983)
Staying Alive (Widescreen Edition)Staying Alive (Widescreen Edition)
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Good follow-up to "Saturday Night Fever" (1983)
Psycho IIPsycho II
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Good follow up to the original film (1983)
Mr. MomMr. Mom
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Realistic look at spouses switching roles & trying to adjust (1983)
OctopussyOctopussy
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This Bond is a bit over the top, but Maud Adams is one of the best Bond Girls ever, & she is still nice to look at even today (1983)
Christine (Special Edition)Christine (Special Edition)
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Psychological thrill ride about a car with a mind of its own (1983)
Scarface (Widescreen Anniversary Edition)Scarface (Widescreen Anniversary Edition)
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I don't care much for the violence, but love this character, "the only thing that gives orders is balls", "I told you, no kids, but no, you wouldn't listen, look at you now" Pacino's best (1983)
10 to Midnight10 to Midnight
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Bronson shows his range as a L.A. cop out to stop a psycho-sexual killer (1983)
G.I. Joe - Real American Hero/Revenge of the CobraG.I. Joe - Real American Hero/Revenge of the Cobra
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Awesome animated film for its time (1983/1984)
Against All Odds (Special Edition)Against All Odds (Special Edition)
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Jeff Bridges & James Woods make this a good one, good suspense (1984)
FootlooseFootloose
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Kevin Bacon's breakout role & one of music's most defining movies (1984)
V - The Final BattleV - The Final Battle
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Not as good as the original, but not bad either, creator Kenneth Johnson bailed on this & sadly, it shows, The Series that followed in the fall of '84 was o.k. but not great, but worth watching the first 12 episodes at least (1984)
Sixteen CandlesSixteen Candles
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One of John Hughes' best, & Molly Ringwald really shines here (1984)
Streets of FireStreets of Fire
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An underated action movie that is good & Walter Hill's follow-up to "48 HRS", & a very young & pretty Diane Lane (1984)
Gremlins (Special Edition)Gremlins (Special Edition)
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A classic film that is still funny (1984)
Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom - Widescreen Version (1984)Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom - Widescreen Version (1984)
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Darker than "Raiders" but good fun nonetheless, especially the last hour (1984)
The Terminator (Special Edition)The Terminator (Special Edition)
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Arnold's breakout movie, who hasn't seen it (1984)
SheenaSheena
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This is a guilty pleasure, but Tanya Roberts is sooo sexy here (1984)
Star Trek III - The Search for SpockStar Trek III - The Search for Spock
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A good follow-up to the "Wrath Of Khan" (1984)
No Small AffairNo Small Affair
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One of Demi Moore's earlier films that is quite funny & good (1984)
The Karate Kid (Special Edition)The Karate Kid (Special Edition)
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A good coming of age film, Mr.Myagi's Yoda-like demeanor never gets old (1984)
Friday the 13th - The Final ChapterFriday the 13th - The Final Chapter
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Not as good as Pt.2 & 3, but a satisfying conclusion that was supposed to be last (1984)