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“I don't know if the '80s were unique, but we certainly got original, groundbreaking stuff at the time with movies like 'Back to the Future' and 'Star Wars' - movies that became classics.”

Quote by Ernest Cline

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Ernest Cline is an American novelist known for his science fiction works. His most famous novel, 'Ready Player One', combines virtual reality gaming with 1980s pop culture, earning widespread acclaim. more

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