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Movies that were once all the rage, but get little mention now.

posted 3 years ago by jonathan_k80 (6436)
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I can remember when Close Encounters of the Third Kind was first released. Everyone was raving about this film, and it permeated the pop culture, even making the cover of Newsweek magazine: https://i.pinimg.com/736x/8d/90/11/8d9011591005fdac7173fe82e788b9f1.jpg
It prompted discussions about whether or not we were "alone in the universe." The theme song hit the Billboard Hot 100 list. I even remember seeing commercials parodying the film.

It had a lot going in its favor, with Stephen Spielberg riding the success of Jaws (released two years earlier) and a revival of the science fiction genre, thanks to Star Wars premiering six months before Close Encounters.

Today this movie seems to be nearly forgotten. Possibly because a lot of UFO encounter stories have been debunked... I don't know. I can't remember the last time I've seen this listed on TCM or any movie channel.

I'm not at all insinuating that it was a bad movie. I saw it back then and really enjoyed it.

What are some other films that have suffered this same fate?

[–] [deleted] 3 years ago

Two Girls, One Cup.

[–] nyctc7 (44084) 3 years ago

A bit off topic, but I recommend a memoir by a Producer of Close Encounters, Julia Phillips. It's a fascinating book.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You'll_Never_Eat_Lunch_in_This_Town_Again

[–] jonathan_k80 (6436) 3 years ago

That sounds interesting. Thank you for the recommendation.

[–] Wint3rFir3 (7355) 3 years ago

Maybe The Rock (1996). Don't get me wrong, I know it has it's fans, but there was a time I couldn't go a day without hearing some reviewer bring up this film, and now not at all.

[–] actionkamen (23176) 3 years ago

Ghost (1990)

[–] actionkamen (23176) 3 years ago

Bloodsport (1988)

[–] actionkamen (23176) 3 years ago

Mamma Mia! (2008)