‘Strange Days’ (1995) rings in a future of untrustworthy institutions, virtual socializing

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Throwback Thursday (Movie review): In terms of tech details, this Kathryn Bigelow-directed film might be James Cameron’s most prescient screenplay.

‘Point Break’ (1991) a dumb, then great, action classic

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Throwback Thursday (Movie review): “Point Break” is a tale of two halves – first a cringingly dumb buddy copper, then an all-time genre gem.

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‘Strange Days’ (1995) rings in a future of untrustworthy institutions, virtual socializing

‘Point Break’ (1991) a dumb, then great, action classic

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