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The 8 Sci-Fi Movies Of 1982 That Changed Everything

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In 1982, eight science fiction films were released within eight weeks of each other: E.T., Tron, Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan, Conan the Barbarian, Blade Runner, Poltergeist, The Thing, and Mad Max: The Road Warrior. Entertainment writer Chris Nashawaty talks to Tonya Mosley about how those movies shaped the genre and the movie industry. His book is The Future Was Now.

Also, Ken Tucker reflects on the New York Dolls' album Too Much Too Soon for its 50th anniversary.

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