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‘Return of the Jedi’ (1983) Turns 40: Living Teddy Bears, Talking Lobsters, and Child Killer Force Ghosts

May 15, 2023 Movie Reviews, News, Retro Reviews, Reviews Comments Off on ‘Return of the Jedi’ (1983) Turns 40: Living Teddy Bears, Talking Lobsters, and Child Killer Force Ghosts

The final chapter in the OG sci-fi/fantasy franchise beloved by millions, Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi turns 40 this month. Volumes have been written about the first three films in George Lucas’ brilliant exercise in world-building, with Empire widely considered to be the best, and Jedi normally …

Crom Laughs at Your Four Decades: A Look Back On John Milius’ ‘Conan the Barbarian’ (1982) – Retro Review

May 10, 2022 Retro Reviews, Reviews Comments Off on Crom Laughs at Your Four Decades: A Look Back On John Milius’ ‘Conan the Barbarian’ (1982) – Retro Review

“Let me tell you of the days of high adventure!” John Milius’ Conan the Barbarian (1982) is one kickass sword and sorcery flick. The film launched Arnold Schwarzenegger (End of Days 1999 – our retro review) into megastardom despite the Austrian Oak having minimal dialogue. A thrilling and gorgeous production, the …

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