Tag: Ivan Reitman
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The ‘Ghostbusters’ Original Script Was Much Darker
Since bursting onto the cinematic scene in 1984, Ghostbusters has endured like few comedies before or since, spawning multiple sequels and adaptations across various mediums. Co-written by stars Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, the Ivan Reitman-directed film went on to become the highest-grossing comedy in history upon release, promptly establishing a legacy as a pop…
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Was at His Most Playful in This Comedy
No actor was bigger in the 1980s than Arnold Schwarzenegger. The former Mr. Olympia was a menacing presence, whether it be as the bad guy in The Terminator or the cool hero in Commando and Predator. Toward the end of the decade, however, he tried something new with 1988’s Twins, Ivan Reitman’s hilarious buddy comedy…