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The Joy of Positivity pick of the day: Electric Dreams (1984)

The Joy of Positivity pick of the day: Electric Dreams (1984)

This charming fable is a relic of a time when "MTV-style" qualified as praise rather than harsh criticism.

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Nov 15, 2024
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MTV became a powerful cultural force due in part to the iconic work of masters like Steve Barron, who directed arguably the greatest music video of all-time in A-Ha’s “Take on Me” and Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean.” 

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