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84 From ’84: Hardbodies
Three middle aged guys rent a beach house to hopefully score with young, single women. Not having what it takes, the men hire a sexy young surfer, Scotty, to teach them some game and help CONTINUE READING…
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84 From ’84: Electric Dreams
An artificially intelligent PC and his human owner find themselves in a romantic rivalry over a woman. Cast: 1984 memories A rental based solely on the artwork. I was a big computer nerd and a CONTINUE READING…
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84 From ’84: Bachelor Party
A soon-to-be-married man’s friends throw him the ultimate bachelor party. Cast: 1984 memories HBO wins again. They were great for showing these sex comedies. I liked this movie as a kid. For the obvious reasons CONTINUE READING…
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84 From ’84: Repo Man
A young punk, recruited by a car repo agency, finds himself in pursuit of a Chevrolet Malibu with a huge, $20,000 bounty–and something otherworldly stashed in its trunk. Cast: 1984 memories A Friday night rental CONTINUE READING…
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84 From ’84: Purple Rain
A young musician, tormented by an abusive situation at home, must contend with a rival singer, a burgeoning romance, and his own dissatisfied band, as his star begins to rise. Cast: 1984 viewing Prince was CONTINUE READING…
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84 From ’84: Reckless
A motorbike riding loner rebel on the high school football team wins a date with a cute, rich cheerleader. At the high school dance, her boyfriend’s behavior leads to a breakup – opening doors. Cast: CONTINUE READING…
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84 From ’84: Up the Creek
Bob McGraw is in his 12th year of college, goofing his way through life, until he has to win a river rafting race with three college buddies. Cast: 1984 memories This was another staple on CONTINUE READING…
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84 From ’84: Harry & Son
Harry Keach has been widowed for two years and works as a demolition crane operator on a demolition crew. Cast: 1984 memories I recall watching this on TV, like a Saturday night movie or something. CONTINUE READING…
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84 From ’84: Tank
Sergeant Major Zack arrives at a new army base with his wife, son and Sherman tank. One night at a bar he “stops” a pimp/deputy from beating a girl. The corrupt sheriff uses Zack’s son CONTINUE READING…
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84 From ’84: Alphabet City
A New York City drug dealer decides to get out of the business, but has to flee from mobsters. Cast: 1984 memories I’m pretty sure this movie never played in my towns theater. I’ve never CONTINUE READING…
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84 From ’84: Amadeus
A The life, success and troubles of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as told by Antonio Salieri, the contemporaneous composer who was deeply jealous of Mozart’s talent and claimed to have murdered him. Cast: 1984 memories 🎵Amadeus, CONTINUE READING…
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84 From ’84: The Warrior and the Sorceress
A fearsome swordsman, Kain, crosses the barren wastelands and comes upon a town where two arch enemies fight incessantly for control of the town’s only well. Cast: 1984 memories When I was a kid we’d CONTINUE READING…
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84 From ’84: Hot Dog…The Movie
Hot Dog…The Movie Harkin Banks heads to skiing championships in California. A teen runaway tags along as he parties and competes with friends and foes. Cast: 1984 viewing This one was a staple on HBO CONTINUE READING…
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84 From ’84: Cannonball Run II
Cannonball Run II When a sheik decides to sponsor a cross-country race in hope of winning, racer J.J. McLure enters the competition along with his friend Victor. They aspire to claim the $1 million prize CONTINUE READING…
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84 From ’84: Purple Hearts
Purple Hearts In middle of the Vietnam War, a Navy surgeon and a nurse fall in love. Their affection for one another provides a striking contrast to the violence of warfare Cast: 1984 viewing When CONTINUE READING…
