Why the Criminally Overlooked Happy Campers Deserves Classic Status
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Jim Hemphill makes the case for Daniel Waters' subversive summer camp movie, a film that has never been recognized for its unsettling brilliance.
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Yammer of Thor: Protect Sanctuary Cities
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The Improbable Genesis (and Unlikely Return) of Meet the Applegates
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Why the Criminally Overlooked Happy Campers Deserves Classic Status
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Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Setting the Mood with HUSKY
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Corvette Summer, A Hidden Gem of New Hollywood
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