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One of the first widely popular film-review programs, this show gave reviews intended for everyday movie-goers, without trying to present an in-depth analysis of the filmmaker's 'artistic vision.' Popularized the "thumbs-up/thumbs-down" format of movie synopsis.

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  • Middle Age Crazy / Those Lips, Those Eyes / Ordinary People / Willie & Phil
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    Middle Age Crazy / Those Lips, Those Eyes / Ordinary People / Willie & PhilReviews of "Middle Age Crazy", "Those Lips, Those Eyes", "Ordinary People", and "Willie & Phil". Dogs of the week are "Satan’s Playthings", a.k.a. "Assault", and "The Mountain Men".
  • Stardust Memories / Somewhere in Time / Oh God! Book II / Coast to Coast
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    Stardust Memories / Somewhere in Time / Oh God! Book II / Coast to CoastReviews of "Stardust Memories", "Somewhere in Time", "Oh God! Book II", and "Coast to Coast". Dogs of the week are "He Knows You’re Alone" and "Caligula".
  • Private Benjamin / Gloria / Why Would I Lie? / Terror Train
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    Private Benjamin / Gloria / Why Would I Lie? / Terror TrainReviews of "Private Benjamin", "Gloria", "Why Would I Lie?", and "Terror Train". Roger defines "The Idiot Plot". Dogs of the week are "Nightmare" and "Bloody Friday".
  • Extreme Violence Directed at Women
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    Extreme Violence Directed at WomenIn this special episode, Gene and Roger take time out to discuss the recent trend of horror films that depict women falling victim to extreme violence, and try to warn viewers away from them. Featured are clips from 1978’s "I Spit on Your Grave" and "Halloween", 1979’s "The Silent Scream" and "When a Stranger Calls", and 1980’s "Friday the 13th", "Don’t Answer the Phone!", and "The Boogey Man". This episode was retitled "Women in Danger" in 2011 when it aired as a "from the vault" episode of "Ebert Presents: At The Movies".
  • Hopscotch / It’s My Turn / Loving Couples / The Elephant Man / Motel Hell
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    Hopscotch / It’s My Turn / Loving Couples / The Elephant Man / Motel HellReviews of "Hopscotch", "It's My Turn", "Loving Couples", "The Elephant Man" and "Motel Hell". Dogs of the week are "Schizoid" and "The Exterminator".
  • The Awakening / One Trick Pony / The Stunt Man / The First Deadly Sin
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    The Awakening / One Trick Pony / The Stunt Man / The First Deadly SinReviews of "The Awakening", "One Trick Pony", "The Stunt Man" and "The First Deadly Sin". Dogs of the week are "The Day After Halloween" and "Cheerleaders’ Wild Weekend".
  • Changing Sex Roles in Today’s Movies
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    Changing Sex Roles in Today’s MoviesGene and Roger examine changing gender roles in Hollywood movies. Is it a real trend, or does it fall apart under scrutiny?
  • Fade to Black / The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith / The Idolmaker / Every Man for Himself
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    Fade to Black / The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith / The Idolmaker / Every Man for HimselfReviews of "Fade to Black", "The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith", "The Idolmaker", and "Every Man for Himself". Dogs of the week are "Walk of the Dead" and "Battle Beyond The Stars".
  • Times Square / Borderline / Kagemusha
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    Times Square / Borderline / KagemushaReviews of four films, including "Times Square", "Borderline" and"Kagemusha".
  • If We Owned a Movie Theater
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    If We Owned a Movie TheaterGene and Roger discuss recent gems that never got a fair chance at the box office (and one classic that did) for their fantasy movie theater. Recommendations for "The Conversation" (1974), "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie" (1976), "Real Life" (1979), "The Green Wall" (1970), "And Now My Love" (1975), "Happy New Year" (1973), and "Citizen Kane" (1941).
  • Movies About Families
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    Movies About FamiliesIn this special episode, Gene and Roger examine one of the latest trends in movies: films about families.
  • Flash Gordon / Stir Crazy / Popeye / Bye-Bye Brazil
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    Flash Gordon / Stir Crazy / Popeye / Bye-Bye BrazilThe Christmas movie season begins, and Gene and Roger have seen the first week of films. Reviews of "Flash Gordon", "Stir Crazy", "Popeye", and "Bye-Bye Brazil". Dogs of the Week are "Alligator" and "If You Don't Stop It… You'll Go Blind!!!".
  • Any Which Way You Can / The Formula / Raging Bull / Nine to Five
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    Any Which Way You Can / The Formula / Raging Bull / Nine to FiveFour more big Christmas movies. Reviews of "Any Which Way You Can", "The Formula", "Raging Bull", and "Nine to Five". Dogs of the week are "The Immortal Bachelor" and "Mother’s Day".
  • The Jazz Singer / Seems Like Old Times / A Change of Seasons / Resurrection
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    The Jazz Singer / Seems Like Old Times / A Change of Seasons / ResurrectionReviews of "The Jazz Singer", "Seems Like Old Times", "A Change of Seasons", and "Resurrection". Dogs of the week are "Invincible Devil" and "New Year’s Evil". Also, Gene and Roger give their final recommendations for Christmas movies.
  • The Ten Best Films of 1980
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    The Ten Best Films of 1980Gene and Roger each enumerate their top ten films of the past year.
  • Dogs of the Year 1980
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    Dogs of the Year 1980It's finally Spot the Wonder-Dog's time to shine as the worst widely-released films of the year are publicly shamed. Gene and Roger try to find the general trend. Dog of the year is "I Spit on Your Grave".
  • A Look at Independent Films
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    A Look at Independent FilmsGene and Roger take look at six low-budget American films made outside of the studio system. Featured are "Return of the Secaucus Seven", "Heartland", "The Whole Shootin’ Match", "The Haunting of M", "Impostors", and "Gal Young Un".
  • Scanners / The Green Room / The Mirror Crack’d / Altered States
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    Scanners / The Green Room / The Mirror Crack’d / Altered StatesReviews of "Scanners", "The Green Room", "The Mirror Crack’d", and "Altered States". Dogs of the week are "First Family" and "Mountain Family Robinson".
  • The Incredible Shrinking Woman / Fort Apache, The Bronx / The Devil and Max Devlin / Melvin and Howard / Hangar 18
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    The Incredible Shrinking Woman / Fort Apache, The Bronx / The Devil and Max Devlin / Melvin and Howard / Hangar 18Reviews of "The Incredible Shrinking Woman", "Fort Apache, The Bronx", "The Devil and Max Devlin", "Melvin and Howard", and "Hangar 18". Dogs of the week are "The Cauldron of Death" and "11".
  • Eyewitness / Tess / The Competition / The Dogs of War
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    Eyewitness / Tess / The Competition / The Dogs of WarReviews of "Eyewitness", "Tess", "The Competition", and "The Dogs of War". Dogs of the week are "Land of the Minotaur" and "The Last Challenge of the Dragon".
  • Sunday Lovers / Falling in Love Again / My Bloody Valentine / The Last Metro
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    Sunday Lovers / Falling in Love Again / My Bloody Valentine / The Last MetroReviews of "Sunday Lovers", "Falling in Love Again", "My Bloody Valentine", and "The Last Metro". Commentary on the Academy Award nominations. No "dogs" are featured this week.
  • Tribute / La Cage aux Folles II / Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen / American Pop / The Day After Trinity
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    Tribute / La Cage aux Folles II / Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen / American Pop / The Day After TrinityReviews of "Tribute", "La Cage aux Folles II", "Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen", "American Pop", and "The Day After Trinity". Dogs of the week are "The Gong Show Movie", and "Dragon on Fire".
  • If We Picked the Oscars
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    If We Picked the OscarsThis year, instead of predicting Academy Award winners, Gene and Roger go through the nominations and pick their choices for "bests", with surprising results.
  • Back Roads / All Night Long / The Postman Always Rings Twice / Private Eyes / Galaxina
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    Back Roads / All Night Long / The Postman Always Rings Twice / Private Eyes / GalaxinaReviews of "Back Roads", "All Night Long", "The Postman Always Rings Twice", "Private Eyes", and "Galaxina". This week, Spot the Wonder-Dog brings us the worst nominations for The Academy Awards: Paul Zastupnevich for Costume Design on "When Time Ran Out" and James Crabe for Cinematography on "The Formula".
  • Thief / The Final Conflict / The Trials of Alger Hiss / Rockshow
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    Thief / The Final Conflict / The Trials of Alger Hiss / RockshowReviews of "Thief", "The Final Conflict", "The Trials of Alger Hiss", and "Rockshow". Dogs of the week are "Dirty Tricks" and "Earthbound".
  • The Life and Death of the Black Movie
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    The Life and Death of the Black MovieGene and Roger discuss a troubling new trend in movies, as well as its possible causes.
  • Nighthawks / Modern Romance / Excalibur / Heaven’s Gate
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    Nighthawks / Modern Romance / Excalibur / Heaven’s GateReviews of "Nighthawks", "Modern Romance", "Excalibur", "Heaven’s Gate", and the limited re-release of 1927’s silent classic "Napoleon". Dogs of the week are "Sphinx" and "Cheaper to Keep Her".
  • Hardly Working / The Howling / Breaker Morant / Mon Oncle d’Amerique / Caveman
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    Hardly Working / The Howling / Breaker Morant / Mon Oncle d’Amerique / CavemanReviews of "Hardly Working", "The Howling", "Breaker Morant", "Mon Oncle d’Amerique", and "Caveman".  Dogs of the week are "Goin’ Ape" and the doglike practice of title changes for cash-grabs with "Communion" a.k.a. "Alice Sweet Alice" a.k.a. "Holy Terror".
  • Lion of the Desert / Tell Me a Riddle / Windwalker / Friday the 13th Part II
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    Lion of the Desert / Tell Me a Riddle / Windwalker / Friday the 13th Part IIReviews of “Lion of the Desert”, “Tell Me a Riddle”, “Windwalker”, and “Friday the 13th Part II”.  Dogs of the week are “Squeeze Play” and “Spaced Out”.
  • The Four Seasons / Bustin’ Loose / This is Elvis / Atlantic City
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    The Four Seasons / Bustin’ Loose / This is Elvis / Atlantic CityReviews of “The Four Seasons”, “Bustin’ Loose”, “This is Elvis”, and “Atlantic City”.  Dogs of the week are “Happy Birthday to Me” and scratch & sniff movies via Odorama with “Polyester”.
  • The Legend of the Lone Ranger / Death Hunt / Take this Job and Shove It / Outland
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    The Legend of the Lone Ranger / Death Hunt / Take this Job and Shove It / OutlandReviews of “The Legend of the Lone Ranger”, “Death Hunt”, “Take this Job and Shove It”, and “Outland”.  Dogs of the week are “The Fan” and “The Burning”.
  • Cheech and Chong’s Nice Dreams / High Risk / History of the World Part One / Clash of the Titans
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    Cheech and Chong’s Nice Dreams / High Risk / History of the World Part One / Clash of the TitansReviews of “Cheech and Chong’s Nice Dreams”, “High Risk”, “History of the World Part One”, and “Clash of the Titans”.  Dogs of the week are “Final Exam” and “The Hand”.
  • Cutter’s Way / City of Women / I Sent a Letter to My Love / Raiders of the Lost Ark
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    Cutter’s Way / City of Women / I Sent a Letter to My Love / Raiders of the Lost ArkReviews of “Cutter’s Way”, “City of Women”, “I Sent a Letter to My Love”, and “Raiders of the Lost Ark”.  Dogs of the week are “Dead & Buried” and “Screamers”.
  • Stripes / Eyes of a Stranger / The Cannonball Run / Superman II
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    Stripes / Eyes of a Stranger / The Cannonball Run / Superman IIReviews of “Stripes”, “Eyes of a Stranger”, “The Cannonball Run”, and “Superman II”.  Dogs of the week are “Bare Knuckles” and “It Came Without Warning”.
  • Dragonslayer / The Great Muppet Caper / For Your Eyes Only / S.O.B.
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    Dragonslayer / The Great Muppet Caper / For Your Eyes Only / S.O.B.Reviews of "Dragonslayer", "The​ ​Great Muppet Caper", "For Your Eyes Only", and "S.O.B.". Dogs of the week are "Maniac" and "Beyond Evil".
  • More Guilty Pleasures
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    More Guilty PleasuresOnce again Gene and Roger defy expectations by each recommending three movies that defy logic. Gene recommends “High Risk (1981)”, “Bugsy Malone (1976)”, and “Private Parts (1972)”, and Roger recommends “Kill and Kill Again (1981)”, “Massacre at Central High (1976)”, and “Invasion of the Bee Girls (1973)”.
  • On the Right Track / Gates of Heaven / The Fox and the Hound / Escape from New York / Force: Five
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    On the Right Track / Gates of Heaven / The Fox and the Hound / Escape from New York / Force: FiveReviews of “On the Right Track”, “Gates of Heaven”, “The Fox and the Hound”, “Escape from New York”, and “Force: Five”.  Dogs of the week are “Dirt” and “Demonoid”.
  • Arthur / Endless Love / Zorro, The Gay Blade / Blow Out
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    Arthur / Endless Love / Zorro, The Gay Blade / Blow OutReviews of “Arthur”, “Endless Love”, “Zorro, The Gay Blade”, and “Blow Out”.  Dogs of the week are “Blood Beach” and “Super Power”.
  • Eye of the Needle / Wolfen / From Mao to Mozart / Tarzan the Ape Man
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    Eye of the Needle / Wolfen / From Mao to Mozart / Tarzan the Ape ManReviews of “Eye of the Needle”, “Wolfen”, “From Mao to Mozart”, and “Tarzan the Ape Man”  Spot the Wonder-Dog has the week off.
  • Victory / Condorman / Loulou / Under the Rainbow
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    Victory / Condorman / Loulou / Under the RainbowReviews of “Victory”, “Condorman”, “Loulou”, and “Under the Rainbow”.  Dogs of the week are “Terror House” and “Firecracker”.

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