What’s Aged the Best?
Astoria, the poster and ponytailed villains stand out; the cameo, beard and child-abuse discussion also receive attention.
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- Astoria is praised as an idyllic-looking place to raise children and compared with the appeal of Notre Dame in Rudy and its appearance in The Goonies.
- Jason Reitman’s kissing-child cameo and Schwarzenegger’s beard are listed.
- The abuse plot triggers a sarcastic contrast with present-day intolerance and memories of issue-driven sitcom episodes teaching children about danger.
- The strong poster and surname-only star billing are praised; Project Hail Mary’s Gosling billing and uncluttered Sports Illustrated covers are comparisons.
- Ponytailed villains are celebrated: Crisp, Ben Kingsley in Sneakers, Julian Sands in Warlock, Sam Jackson in Jackie Brown and Terry Silver in Karate Kid3/Cobra Kai.
- A ponytail’s ability to change someone’s perceived personality leads to a roommate anecdote.