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Classic Reviews

Film and TV reviews from The Hollywood Reporter's nine decades of archives since 1930. (Pictured: The original Art Deco headquarters of THR on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.)

Classic Reviews

‘Babel’: THR’s 2006 Review

On Oct. 27, 2006, Paramount unveiled Alejandro González Iñárritu's drama in theaters following its premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival.

‘Donnie Darko’: THR’s 2001 Review

On October 26, 2001, writer-director Richard Kelly's feature opened in theaters after its Sundance premiere.

‘The French Connection’: THR’s 1971 Review

On Oct. 9, 1971, the William Friedkin thriller starring Gene Hackman hit theaters enroute to winning the best picture Oscar.

‘The Day the Earth Stood Still’: THR’s 1951 Review

In September 1951, Robert Wise's landmark sci-fi drama rolled out in theaters as Cold War fears hit the headlines.

‘Big Night’: THR’s 1996 Review

On Sept. 20, 1996, the Stanley Tucci and Tony Shalhoub restaurant drama hit theaters.

‘Mission: Impossible’: THR’s 1966 Review

Long before the Tom Cruise movies, CBS debuted the spy series during the 9 pm hour on Sept. 17, 1966.

‘Spin City’: THR’s 1996 Review

On Sept. 17, 1996, ABC premiered the half-hour political comedy, featuring a cast led by Michael J. Fox and Carla Cugino.

‘The Carol Burnett Show’: THR’s 1967 Review

On Sept. 11, 1967, the star's variety series premiered on CBS, kicking off a 278-episode run that claimed 25 Emmy wins.

‘Spider-Man’: THR’s 1977 Review

On Sept. 14, 1977, the Marvel hero swung to TV screens across America in CBS' special presentation.

‘Supergirl’: THR’s 1984 Review

The film, starring Helen Slater and Faye Dunaway, ultimately grossed $14 million domestically in theaters.

‘Cars’: THR’s 2006 Review

On June 9, 2006, Pixar unveiled the feature, led by a voice cast of Owen Wilson and Paul Newman.

‘Masters of the Universe’: THR’s 1987 Review

Dolph Lundgren and Frank Langella headlined the adaptation of the Mattel toy line the first time around.