The Last Starfighter

GenXGrownUp Podcast

English - March 14, 2024 09:00 - 54 minutes - ★★★★★ - 80 ratings
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Four decades ago, young Alex Rogan got the highest score ever on his favorite game: Starfighter. He’s shocked to find out the game was a training & recruitment tool for actual intergalactic pilots, and his performance has earned him entry into an elite space force! Now, on its fortieth anniversary, we are remembering and celebrating the landmark GenX sci-fi adventure film, The Last Starfighter!
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Show Notes

Watch the original trailer » youtu.be/UwZ-kdHgTi8?si=qsMKOLc0gTWAwxpe

Roger Eberts original review (1984) » www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-last-starfighter-1984

Rotten Tomatoes Review » www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_last_starfighter

Is The Last Starfighter 2 Still Happening, Or Is It Game Over? » bit.ly/3IqhSQ8

38 Facts about the movie The Last Starfighter » bit.ly/48Fr65V

39 Years Ago, One Heartwarming Sci-Fi Classic Quietly Changed Everything » bit.ly/3uZrD4N

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