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classic

[klas-ik] / ˈklæs ɪk /




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As a director, his output included classic films like 1984's rock music mockumentary "This is Spinal Tap," fantasy gem "The Princess Bride" from 1987 and seminal coming-of-age movie "Stand By Me."

From Barron's Sep. 15, 2026

The rub here is that there’s a difference between a film that becomes a cult classic because it’s genuinely underrated, and one that achieves that status through the unholy, rose-colored lens of social media obsession.

From Salon Sep. 14, 2026

The fest has both young and classic Stones Throw acts.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

A DJ kicked things off on Friday night with the crowd dancing along to classic singalong anthems and crowd-pleasing favourites, with presenters Sara Cox, Gary Davies, DJ Spoony, Michelle Visage and Rylan.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

“A classic of the magician’s craft. A trick not to be attempted lightly.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

Paramount Skydance Chief Executive David Ellison faces a pivotal decision: Should he uproot his Hollywood studio — the birthplace of such film classics as “Sunset Boulevard,” “The Godfather” and “Beverly Hills Cop”?

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

Ranging from classics like Columbo and Star Trek to contemporary favorites like Nathan for You and Ramy, there’s something for everyone.

From Slate Sep. 11, 2026

Throughout the set which included classics like Common People, This Is Hardcore, and Underwear, Jarvis treated the crowd to a sermon of Pulp history, with slideshows of artwork, postcards, and visuals from throughout the years.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

With the spooky genre dominating theaters, it was only a matter of time before the studios reopened their vaults to reboot classics as TV series.

From Salon Sep. 4, 2026

Burr wrote his beloved daughter Theodosia and her husband, extracting a promise that she would be allowed to pursue her study of Latin, Greek, and the classics.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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