A classic track rescued from a Dad Thriller soundtrack, two fascinating books about why special effects look like that, and more
Roundup 03/05/2023
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An unexpected classic groove from a hall-of-fame Dad Thriller
A sweet action movie being re-released on the big screen
Two fascinating books about the special effects industry since Star Wars that help explain why effects look the way they do
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As always, we start with a dispatch from the future (click through for thread):
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