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Reviews of films from various genres
A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin (1971) review – Not the best of Fulci’s Giallo films, but contains some of the most visceral visuals of his career
While Lucio Fulci is able to unleash some of the most graphic, sensual, and visceral imagery…
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Psycho 2 (1983) review – A film that benefits significantly from its slasher approach
Despite my reservations about watching Psycho 2, a sequel to Alfred Hitchcock’s technical and visual masterpiece,…
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Special Delivery (2022) review – A generic yet enjoyable high-octane action thriller
South Korean thrillers have the uncanny ability to skillfully merge a cat-and-mouse element with a compelling…
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Mona Lisa (1986) review – A film elevated by nuanced characterization of its leads
Although Neil Jordan’s Mona Lisa is set in a world rife with ruthless gangsters, sadistic pimps,…
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Red Sun (1971) review – Toshiro Mifune, Charles Bronson, and Alain Delon go wild in the American West
Terence Young’s Western Red Sun features three generational superstars in the form of Charles Bronson, Toshiro…
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Horror Express (1972) review – A perfect example of low-budget filmmaking, and a must-see for sci-fi/horror aficionados
Horror Express, directed by Eugenio Martin, is an action-packed, exhilarating low-budget film that clocks in at…
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The Duellists (1977) review – Ridley Scott’s preference for style over substance undermines the film’s intriguing premise
The Duellists, a period drama directed by Ridley Scott in his directorial debut, has a compelling…
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Kuttavum Sikshayum (2022) review – A by-the-book police procedural drama that falls short of Rajeev Ravi’s standards
Kuttavum Sikshayum is a by-the-book police procedural drama that attempts to do some interesting things but…
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The Breaking Point (1950) review – John Garfield is brilliant in this poignant story of how hardships can corrupt a good man
Harry Morgan (John Garfield), a World War II veteran, is a fishing boat captain who primarily…
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