Summer of ‘94: Maverick

Richard Donner’s Western comedy holds up incredibly well.

It might seem hard to believe now that he’s best known for his drunken, misogynistic and racist outbursts, but 30 years ago there were few stars more likable than Mel Gibson. Even though he burst into stardom on a wave of revenge pictures and action flicks, few actors embodied as much playfulness. Watch Lethal Weapon again (and Franchise Friday will get…