What’s Aged the Best?
The score; Piper’s hair; drifters with a past; cultural influence; the bubblegum line; social critique
In the discussion (7)
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- The simple score is praised and identified as the last collaboration with Alan Howarth. — Bill Simmons
- Piper’s feathered hair recalls wrestlers, rock musicians and other 1980s figures. — Bill Simmons
- A capable drifter arriving with a knapsack remains an appealing setup. — Bill Simmons
- The anticipated roaring 1990s and the film’s 2025 takeover date are revisited.
- The film’s Obey imagery is linked to Shepard Fairey’s street art. — Bill Simmons
- The bubblegum line and the television-interview exchange about meeting the A team endure. — Chris Ryan
- Economic inequality, homelessness and manipulative government/media remain resonant. — Sean Fennessey