After the success of The Lodger (1944), John Brahm and Laird Cregar collaborate once more on…
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Demolition Man (1993) review – A film that effectively combines action, comedy, and satire to create a thoroughly enjoyable cinematic experience
Demolition Man, directed by Marco Brambilla, is a sci-fi action film that is a solid addition…
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The 20 best Yakuza films
Beyond American films, Japanese cinema, through its “Yakuza” films, has played a significant role in expanding…
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Carry-On (2024) ‘Netflix’ review – A gripping ticking-clock action thriller
Carry-on, a return to form for director Jaume Collet-Serra, checks all the boxes for a gripping…
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The Changeling (1980) review – A well-executed haunted house horror film
The Changeling, directed by Peter Medak, is a well-executed haunted house horror film with a solid…
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Gladiator II (2024) review – Denzel Washington shines in this flawed yet enjoyable sequel
Gladiator II, the sequel to director Ridley Scott’s only Oscar-winning epic film, Gladiator (2000), feels more…
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Red Rooms (2023) review – A gripping and unsettling psychological horror
Red Rooms, a Canadian psychological thriller written and directed by Pascal Plante, begins with the trial…
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Candyman (1992) review – One of the finest horror films of the 1990s
Bernard Rose’s Candyman is based on Clive Barker’s “The Forbidden,” a short story set in Liverpool…
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Rolling Thunder (1977) review – A gritty ’70s revenge action thriller
Rolling Thunder, directed by John Flynn and based on Paul Schrader’s original script, is a 1970s…
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The Third Man (1949) review – A cinematic masterpiece that perfectly epitomizes the noir genre
Carol Reed’s cinematic masterpiece, The Third Man, embodies the noir genre in its purest form, showcasing…
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