We know the origin of the current fetishization of luxurious facial hair, that’s been going on for quite sometime. No it’s not Oscar Isaac, or any of the Marvel guys. Its origin is 1984 and Jeff Bridges in Against All Odds. Behold.
Need further proof? Here you go.
Why not two more.
Many people probably wanted to be in Rachel Ward’s shoes in that movie. The screen sizzled with the heat of their pairing, thanks largely to how good Bridges looked.
Against All Odds wasn’t Bridges only 1984 hit. He was Oscar nominated for playing an alien who charms a widow, played by Karen Allen, in Starman. His clipped, studious speech might not be to modern moviegoers’ taste, but Bridges is still utterly winning. It helps of course that he’s naked in his introduction.
1984 was a glorious time to watch Bridges on screen.