Recent Reviews
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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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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In a Lonely Place (1950)
Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame in an agonized romance only Film Noir devotees can appreciate
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City Lights (1931)
It takes some patience, but hang on to final, sniffle-inducing frame of this gentle social commentary
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Hitchcock (2012)
Psycho, the movie that defined modern horror, serves as a diverting backdrop for a love story
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Fast Charlie (2023)
Pierce Brosnan in a tense revenge tale with Elmore Leonard-esque dialog, plus a touching nod to James Caan
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Hit Man (2023)
Glen Powell is effortlessly funny as the unassuming prof who reinvents himself
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Past Lives (2023)
Celine Song's absorbing rumination on ‘what might have been’ versus ‘what is’ versus ‘what will be’
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Barefoot (2014)
This feel-good romance about mental instability successfully walks that fine line between cliche and authenticity
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The Rewrite (2014)
Hugh Grant is perfect as the screenwriter whose next assignment may require ... a rewrite
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Christmas in Scotland (2023)
A vacationing New York installation designer overcomes cliches to transform her Scottish hometown
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A Furry Little Christmas (2021)
Yet another independent, successful woman is coerced into returning to her hometown for a ‘nice guy’