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Police Academy – (1984 movie)

2015-11-08

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087928/

The bar for entry into the police force is lowered, and misfits enter the police academy.

Overall, this was worth a couple of laughs, but the sexism and racism need to be viewed too in-context for me to deal with it. This language/culture/whatever difference removes any chance of timelessness this movie might have had.

The Police Academy (franchise):
- Police Academy 2 – Their First Assignment
- Police Academy 3 – Back in Training
- Police Academy 4 – Citizens on Patrol
- Police Academy 5 – Assignment Miami Beach
- Police Academy 6 – City Under Siege
- Police Academy 7 – Mission to Moscow

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Spaceballs – (1987 movie)

2015-11-07

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094012/

Primarily a parody the original Star Wars trilogy.

It technically holds up well, but there are references which wouldn’t make sense to a younger person. Bits and pieces feel old, but a surprising amount of it doesn’t. All in all, I can see why it was a cult classic, but it’s almost entirely boring to me. 1980s comedy has a specific flavour which is really simplistic and underwhelming out of context.

Recommended as a one-off watch for those who have seen and appreciated other bubblegum 1980s comedies. Otherwise, pass on this.

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Red Dawn – (1984 movie)

2015-11-04

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087985/

The Soviets and Cubans invade the United States, and a small band fight to survive.

It’s important to understand this movie in the context of the Cold War. As such, this movie doesn’t exactly stand the test of time in this respect. The 2012 remake had to blame North Korea because our times are different. Back then, this movie had a believable-enough plot line.

The underlying ideas are good, but the actual plot and movie itself do feel old. I like this movie a lot, but only for its concepts. I don’t think it’s re-watchable for a non-survivalist.

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This was remade as Red Dawn – (2012 movie). That version sucked.

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Mannequin – (1987 movie)

2015-11-02

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093493/

A failure artist finds new muse when his prize mannequin creation comes to life.

A fun and imaginative movie. Easy on the brain. It’s accessible to people who don’t like or want to see a “heavy” romance movie.

The movie was filmed at Boscov‘s department store, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.

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Stephen Fry Live – More Fool Me – (2014 movie)

2015-10-11

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4701426/

This is Stephen speaking on stage and then reading from his book, and not (really) a standup routine.

I like him, and this was enjoyable but not recommended unless a person already knows a bit of him. He is very personable and accessible to me.

Filmed at the Royal Festival Hall.
More Fool Me (memoir) is Fry’s autobiography.

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Space Adventure Cobra – The Movie – (1982 movie)

2015-10-11

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0163494/

A space-pirate with a huge bounty on his head shags a hottie who turns out to be a crazy magic-woman who was whoring herself so he’ll help her.

This is probably good if you’re into anime. I’m not, so it’s exaggerated and boring to me. Maybe I’m disinterested because it builds on the universe of a whole manga and not much could fit into the length of this movie.

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The Martian – (2015 movie)

2015-10-10

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3659388/
https://www.20thcenturystudios.com/movies/the-martian

Thought dead, an astronaut is left behind on Mars and desperately tries to stay alive and communicate with home.

Not exactly in the caliber of so many other science fiction films, but it’s lighthearted and generally decent.

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0137523/

A corporate drone goes mad and spirals into psychopathy, violently lashing out at society.

An absolutely mandatory film. As heavy-handed as its anti-corporatism is, it has fantastic subtleties requiring multiple viewings. There are very few movies which can achieve this level of watchability. This is absolutely an A-class dudebro movie.