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I wasn't around to be able to view any of those movies while growing up but I have been able to see some on AMC once in a while. I usually switch over to AMC when I want to see some REAL acting and good script writing. You know, the polar opposite of all the reality garbage littering the airwaves nowadays.
Don't even get me started on the so-called music (loosely used) today. That is for another post though...