Recent Reviews

The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957)
This potentially thought-provoking science-fiction adventure morphs into an entertaining creature feature
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Harakiri (1962)
This tale of a destitute samurai seeking justice exposes universal truths about romantic myths of honor
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The Paper Chase (1973)
Watch John Houseman spar with Timothy Bottoms? Hang in there only if the early 70s is your thing
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M (1931)
Peter Lorre gives one of film's most masterful performances in this classic drama about a serial killer - and justice
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KPop Demon Hunters (2025)
Catchy tunes, mesmerizing animation, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. Sit back, relax, and enjoy
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Out of the Past (1947)
Robert Mitchem and Kirk Douglas are perfect foils in this classic Noir infused with atmosphere and snappy dialog
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The Hidden Fortress (1958)
Toshiro Mifune gets top billing, but Kamatari Fujiwara and Minoru Chiaki are the stars in this Kurosawa epic
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In a Lonely Place (1950)
Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame in an agonized romance only Film Noir devotees can appreciate
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King Kong (1933)
This classic horror tale terrified audiences in 1933. Here in 2025, it’s still campy good fun
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
New York is freezing over. Who ya gonna call? Everybody. All ghostbusters unite to defrost the city
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Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
If I were you, I’d skip this review and just watch Jimmy Stewart in this tense and noirish courtroom drama
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City Lights (1931)
It takes some patience, but hang on till the final, sniffle-inducing frame of this gentle social commentary
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Recent Quick Takes
Killer Elite (2011)
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Statham, Owen, and De Niro in an actioner with mindless entertainment and just enough stakes to care about
Casino Jack (2010)
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This romp based on the downfall of sleazy D.C. lobbyist Jack Abramoff almost has you rooting for the bad guys
The Angels’ Share (2012)
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A feel-good comedy that strains a little too much to be cute and cuddly
The Grand Seduction (2013)
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The struggling fishing village of Tickle Head needs to sign a new doc ... by any means necessary
Marrying the Mafia II (2005)
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A frenetic gangster spoof chock full of ridiculous characters, outlandish action, and plenty of silly laughs
Marrying the Mafia III (2006)
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Third time is not the charm for this gangster comedy that sinks too low into a quagmire of ridiculousness
Frequencies (2013)
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Alternative reality tale + overlapping timelines + repeated scenes + show-off antics = scrambled mess
Enemy (2013)
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Jake Gyllenhaal shines in this mind-bending thriller that has you constantly wondering what's really going on
The New Daughter (2009)
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Another uninspired tale of a father who sticks around the creepy house far longer than anyone would