The Terminator. Poster of the 1984 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Terminator
Randall Frakes, Bill Wisher, 1985
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James Cameron, 1984

In 1984 Los Angeles, a cyborg assassin known as a Terminator arrives from 2029 and steals guns and clothes. As they hide in a parking lot, Kyle explains to Sarah that an artificial intelligence defense network, Skynet, created by Cyberdyne Systems, will become self-aware in the near future and initiate a nuclear holocaust.


Top Gun. Poster of the 1986 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Top Gun
Mike Cogan, 1986
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Tony Scott, 1986

United States Naval Aviator LT Pete Maverick Mitchell and his Radar Intercept Officer LTJG Nick Goose Bradshaw are stationed aboard the USS Enterprise, from which they fly the F-14A Tomcat. Despite his dislike for Maverick’s recklessness, CAG Stinger sends him and Goose to attend TOPGUN, the Naval Fighter Weapons School at Naval Air Station Miramar.


Roxanne. Poster of the 1987 movie and cover of the 1897 book, Cyrano de Bergerac
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Cyrano de Bergerac
Edmond Rostand, 1897
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Fred Schepisi, 1987

Charlie C.D. Bales, the fire chief of a small ski town is an intelligent, humorous, charismatic, athletic and skilled man. When informed that Roxanne wants to meet him, Chris again feels sick and refuses to meet until C.D. comes up with a plan to allow him to be as brilliant as his letter makes him appear.


The Lords of Discipline. Poster of the 1983 movie and cover of the 1980 book
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The Lords of Discipline
Pat Conroy, 1980
movie vs book
Franc Roddam, 1983

In 1960s America, an African American cadet gains entry into a seemingly esteemed military academy, setting off a wave of corruption within the system that another cadet is determined to reveal.