Classic Reviews
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In the Bedroom Review- In Honor Of Tom Wilkinson RIP 1948-2023
Tom Wilkinson has been a prolific actor for many years. Roles in Batman Begins, Michael Clayton, and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel are among his big-screen accomplishments. With John Adams and The Kennedys as some of his television work. He’s… Continue reading
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LA Confidential Retro Review- The Best Film Noir Since Chinatown
James Ellroy is an established author who has written a bunch of books about LA in the past, usually in the 50s or 60s. He loves this era. Which makes LA Confidential a must-read. That was an easy book to… Continue reading
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Mystic River Retro Review- 20th Anniversay- Masterful Filmmaking, Storytelling and Acting by Everyone Involved
Boston is a city of deep family roots and blood ties that go back hundreds of years. When tragedy happens in this city or surrounding cities, it affects everybody in the area in some way. Mystic River is based on… Continue reading
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Mississippi Burning Retro Review- A Moving Portrait of Racial Hatred that Still Resonates Deeply in Our Society
Over the years I’ve seen a lot of films about racism or persecution toward a specific race of people. Mississippi Burning is one of the best I’ve ever seen on this topic. On par with 12 Years a Slave, The… Continue reading
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The Deer Hunter Retro Review- The Best Depiction of the Effects of War On A Soldier and Their Community Ever Put to Film
Michael Cimino is a director not a lot of people are familiar with. He has made a few films in his career of some note. Thunderbolt and Lightfoot and Heaven’s Gate were known, but he directed one film that touched… Continue reading
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Se7en Review-A Noir that Became A Masterpiece in Years to Come For David Fincher
David Fincher has been a director who has dabbled in a lot of different genres in his career. He started out doing music videos before getting his big break on Alien 3, which didn’t turn out so well for him… Continue reading
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The Verdict (Retro) Review- The Greatest Courtroom Drama of All Time is Anchored by the Greatest Performance of Paul Newman’s Career
I’ve been a big fan of Sydney Lumet ever since I saw 12 Angry Men many years ago. Ever since I have gravitated towards his work. Dog Day Afternoon is another of his great films which came out in the… Continue reading
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The French Connection Review- Is This Best Picture & Actor Academy Award Winner Part of Cancel Culture 52 Years Later?
When I was a kid my dad used to let us, my brothers and I, watch some pretty adult-oriented films. One of his favorites, and by extension, it became one of mine was The French Connection. A film directed by… Continue reading
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