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Podcast: Around the World in 80s Movies
Episode: Legend (1985) | Ridley Scott
Description: Following up two sci-fi masterpieces in ALIEN and BLADE RUNNER, Ridley Scott turned his gaze toward the realm of fantasy with LEGEND, starring Tom Cruise and Mia Sara. Critics greeted the film with a shrug upon its initial release, but it has gained a cult following over the years, and the Director's Cut release has had some re-evaluate it. Is it still problematic, or is it a film that has aged well over time?