Thanks to the biographical documentary on HBO, we’re in the middle of a Mel Brooks renaissance again. The first time it hit was 25 years ago when his film The Producers became a mega-sensation on Broadway. People rewatched his classic comic films. Mel is slated to turn 100 this summer and is still active. He’s … Read more
The 1980s created a distinct version of the action hero that dominated pop culture. These characters often operated with a sense of insanity that matched ‘tone of the era’80s attitude. Over time, the way audiences respond to heroes has shifted, with more emphasis on complexity and vulnerability. Looking back, these
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