Thomas Butt is a senior writer. An avid film connoisseur, Thomas actively logs his film consumption on Letterboxd and vows to connect with many more cinephiles through the platform. He is immensely ...

Macchio says many of his memories revolve around the late Pat Morita, who played Mr. Miyagi Dave Hogan/Getty;Cindy Ord/Getty Ralph Macchio has fond memories of his 1984 hit film The Karate Kid.

Many of the hottest films of 1984 are still popular and being re-imagined today, including "Beverly Hills Cop" and "Ghostbusters." Here are some of the biggest films turning 40 this year. Harrison ...