'Starman' (featuring JC Screen Fix)
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What comes to mind when you think of John Carpenter? We're willing to bet few would name Starman. Starring Jeff Bridges and Karen Allen, the 1984 release remains, according to this episode's guest, the ultimate comfort movie.
JC of Screen Fix joins us to discuss why Starman is a forgotten gem of the 1980s. We'll get into where the unlikely film fits in Carpenter's career, the chemistry between Bridges and Allen, and -- of course -- why Starman shines so very bright in today's world.
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