Throughout his career, M. Night Shyamalan has established himself as a prolific writer and filmmaker known…
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Saltburn (2023) review – Emerald Fennell’s second feature is a thrilling ride for the most part but takes a wrong turn towards the end
Emerald Fennell’s second directorial feature, Saltburn, joins the growing list of “F**k-the-rich-people” flicks that have gained…
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A Simple Plan (1998) review – Sam Raimi’s best film to date
Sam Raimi has given us several memorable films throughout his four-decade career, including The Evil Dead trilogy…
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Days of Heaven (1978) review – The cinematography, score, and narration blend perfectly to create a unique cinematic experience
Days of Heaven, Terrence Malick’s second feature film, has a simple plot and is remembered for…
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The Killer (2023) review – David Fincher delivers his most meditative and personal film to date
On the surface, David Fincher’s The Killer may seem like just another generic serial killer film,…
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Kuroneko (1968) review – A hauntingly beautiful Japanese period horror film that serves as a perfect companion piece to Onibaba
Kuroneko, directed by Kaneto Shindo and based on a supernatural folktale, is a hauntingly beautiful Japanese…
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One False Move (1992) review – A film that starts off as a typical crime story but evolves into something far more poignant and heartfelt
One False Move, directed by Carl Franklin, starts off as a typical crime story but evolves…
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The Guardian (1990) review – William Friedkin tries his best, but a thin storyline and uninteresting characters drag the film down
In “The Guardian,” although the director William Friedkin tries his best, a thin storyline and uninteresting…
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Freeway (1996) review – Reese Witherspoon delivers a career-defining performance in the 90s version of “Little Red Riding Hood.”
Freeway is Matthew Bright’s version of the 17th-century European fairy tale “Little Red Riding Hood.” Vanessa…
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Last Stop on the Night Train (1975) review – A well-executed dark and twisted Italian rape-revenge horror film
Director Aldo Lado combines Ingmar Bergman’s The Virgin Spring (1960) and Wes Craven’s The Last House…
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