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The Best Summer Ever?

By: Mike Stone

The summer movie season is always anticipated by the industry as a chance to rake in big bucks. It is also anticipated by the consumer, because it usually provides some classic blockbusters.

For example, "The Dark Knight Rises", should be a movie that brings in great revenue and great reviews.

For many of us over the age of 38, the summer of 1982 is one for the ages. In fact, many consider 1982 the greatest year ever for summer movies. 1982 was the summer of Rocky 3 and, Star Trek 2, and E.T.

Here is a link to some of the best movies from the summer of 1982.
What is your favorite? Mine is a toss up between "Night Shift" with Michael Keaton,Henry Winkler,and Shelly Long

Night Shift - Barney Rubble: What an actor! by C&C SF A2 on YouTube

or "Fast Times At Ridgemont High.

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (9/10) Movie CLIP - Spicoli Orders a Pizza (1982) HD by Movieclips on YouTube
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