Darryn King

freelance culture writer and critic

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Thirty years ago, a different Super Mario Bros. adaptation hit theaters, and it flopped. Now it’s getting a second life with a younger generation of fans.

Critics reappraise 1993 ‘Super Mario’ box office Bob-omb

Thirty years ago, a different Super Mario Bros. adaptation hit theaters, and it flopped. Now it’s getting a second life with a younger generation of fans.

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