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Tag: 1980

  • The Shining (1980) Review | MovieTalk+

    The Shining (1980) Review | MovieTalk+

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    ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ The Shining is one of the most overhyped horror films in the history of cinema. That is NOT me saying it is a bad film. I just don’t think I view cinema in the same frame as some other cinephiles. From a technical standpoint, this is undeniable Stanley Kubrick excellence. The cinematography is gorgeous,…

  • Superman II (1980) Review | MovieTalk+

    Superman II (1980) Review | MovieTalk+

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    Patrick Redmond
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    ⭐ ⭐ ☆ ☆ ☆ Directed by: Richard LesterStarring: Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Terence Stamp Picking up after the events of 1978’s Superman, the sequel finds the Man of Steel facing a new threat when General Zod and his Kryptonian allies escape the Phantom Zone and arrive on Earth. At the same time, Clark Kent…