Release Year: 1984
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Ghostbusters
If you’ve never given Ghostbusters a fair shot, 1984 is as good a year as any to fix that — Ivan Reitman’s film has aged into something like a cult favorite. Even the marketing knew what it had: the tagline “They’re here to save the world.” sets the mood before a single frame plays. Here’s…
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Amadeus
There’s a reason Amadeus keeps resurfacing in conversations about the best drama films of its era: it simply refuses to be dated. Even the marketing knew what it had: the tagline “The Man… The Music… The Madness… The Murder… The Motion Picture.” sets the mood before a single frame plays. Strip away the craft and…