https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/06/james-dean-has-got-nothing-on-that-kid-river-phoenix-films-ranked
‘James Dean has got nothing on that kid’: River Phoenix films – ranked! | Movies | The Guardian
Aug 6, 2026 - As Stand By Me is re-released for its 40th anniversary, we look at the late actor’s most intense, enduring roles – from a goofball boffin to a narcoleptic...