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...Superman," whispers the little kid sitting next to you as popcorn butter drips from his chin to his dungarees. But on the screen, the Man of Steel is neither stopping a runaway train, nor punching out bank robbers. He's in bed with a gorgeous woman, worrying about things that have nothing to do with truth, justice, or the American way. Superman II is more than just another adventure for our favorite hero. In addition to saving the planet, and perhaps the universe, he confronts his own past, throws a dinner party for two at his North Pole bungalow...

Author: By Paul M. Barrett, | Title: Look! In the Motel! It's... | 6/30/1981 | See Source »

There the story rested until Lucas, cooling out on a Hawaiian beach after launching Star Wars, began embroidering his tale for Spielberg, his friend. "I felt like I was eating a barrel of popcorn at a noon matinee," Spielberg recalls. Two years later they called in Screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan, who shared the screenplay credit on Empire, for a marathon "pitching" session. For five consecutive nine-hour days the three men shouted, argued, paced and acted out the story until its line was firm. "We are general practitioners," explains Spielberg. "The best work I do is when I'm locked...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Slam! Bang! A Movie Movie | 6/15/1981 | See Source »

...Briggs Hall she doesn't actually get much in the way of visions. It is this which prompts her to goto the movies. In the warm, popcorn-smelling dark of a movie theater her mission is always real. An auto da fe at the entrance to the Harvard MTA station seems not out of the question. All that stands between her and sainthood is daylight

Author: By Carol G. Becker, | Title: Growing Up Innocent in a Quiet Age | 6/2/1981 | See Source »

...even presented. At the end of the parade. I applauded wildly. Was this not expected of me? I definitely must catch this to see all the heads roll and the blood spurt. And having noted each murder's place and method. I'll know exactly when to buy the popcorn so I don't miss a thing...

Author: By David M. Handelman, | Title: The Horror, The Horror | 5/1/1981 | See Source »

...making all these judgemental demands on me. I wish reviewers would stop writing all those words and just award stars. It's so much easier. Reagan's recovery--4 stars. The weather--2 stars, Vietnam--no, that's a bullet. Sorry. See how easy life can be? Pass the popcorn...

Author: By David M. Handelman, | Title: The Horror, The Horror | 5/1/1981 | See Source »

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