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Word: evilest (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...turn in memorable performances. Sagawa and Alexander, clowas throughout the show, pull out all the stops in the title song as they bemoan the fate of their boss and any other guy who falls for a doll. Eastman's bellows of "Let's shoot crap!" are worthy of the evilest mobster, and the dance numbers are energetic and enthusiastic...

Author: By Catherine L. Schmidt, | Title: Criminal Sophistication | 5/4/1983 | See Source »

Stephen King knocks out formula tales about ordinary people, folks much like you or me -- except that they can see into the future or cause stones to rain from the sky. These protagonists are pitted against, and triumph over, the evilest of forces. King doesn't for a moment aspire to a high plane of literature, but his work does show a degree of craftsmanship. His characters, while not as clearly defined as possible, are believable, even if their settings are not, and King has the sharp visual acuity of a filmmaker as he shifts time and space to effect...

Author: By Zan Stewart, | Title: Firestarter | 11/18/1980 | See Source »

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