The year 2022 was notable for films that explored the nuanced dynamics of male friendships. Ram…
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Creed 3 (2023) review – Michael B. Jordan shines in his directorial debut in a film that is a worthy addition to the franchise.
Michael Jordan makes his directorial debut with Creed 3, in which he also plays the eponymous…
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Diabolique (1955) review – A tour de force in creating cinematic tension, despite the infamous final twist not aging well
Diabolique falls under the category of films that have 180-degree twist endings, such as The Sixth…
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‘Ricochet (1991)’ review – A disappointing second half lets the film down.
Ricochet, directed by Russell Mulcahy, is about a cat-and-mouse game between Los Angeles district attorney Nick…
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‘The Psychic’ (1977) review – Lucio Fulci’s Giallo film is deliciously moody and suspenseful.
The Psychic is a well-crafted Giallo film directed by Lucio Fulci, who is best known for…
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‘HELL DOGS’ (2022) review – Masato Harada’s Yakuza saga is enjoyable but offers nothing new
Masato Harada, the writer/director of HELL DOGS, tries to break the conventional undercover cop tropes and…
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‘Ghosts of Mars’ (2001) review – John Carpenter’s over-the-top, all-out-action film set on Mars is an exhilarating experience
Ghosts of Mars is a thrilling, over-the-top, all-out action film from start to finish, directed by…
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‘Revenge’ (1990) review – An entertaining Tony Scott film marred by a mediocre screenplay and flat characterization
Revenge, Tony Scott’s fourth feature film, is an erotic thriller that is formulaic and predictable but…
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‘The Grapes of Wrath’ (1940) review – A stark portrayal of ordinary people seeking the American dream amid the Great Depression
The Grapes of Wrath is an emotionally wrenching portrayal of ordinary people searching for the American…
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‘Holy Spider’ (2022) review – A gripping serial killer thriller that examines Iranian society and its treatment of women
Holy Spider begins in Mashhad, Iran’s second-largest city, when a man picks up sex workers in…
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