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3 things about Paul Wendkos’ GIDGET

Gidget [1959] 1. She’s reluctant to strip down to her bathing suit; one of her friends commands: “Peel, girl!” 2. Breast-enhancing exercises. 3. When The Four Preps pop in to perform “Cinderella” at the luau, it’s the squarest, corniest, whitest … Continue reading

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3 things about Isaac Halasima’s WATERMAN

Waterman [2021] 1. When Duke Paoa Kahanamoku arrived in Australia, he didn’t have a board with him. So he carved a new one himself. 2. He was the best … until Johnny Weissmuller came along. 3. Taking a nap under … Continue reading

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