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Best Films Watched in 2020
Ninety-four (94) movies watched in 2020 and it’s time to pick the ones that stood out most. A diverse roster, I think you’ll agree, and, if nothing else, I hope this post draws your attention to fine, ground-breaking cinema from … Continue reading
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A pearl of wisdom from Pauline Kael
“It’s the emotionlessness of so many violent movies that I’m becoming anxious about, not the rare violent movies (“Bonnie & Clyde”, “The Godfather”, “Mean Streets”) that make us care about the characters and what happens to them. A violent movie … Continue reading
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Tagged "Mean Streets", "The Godfather", Bonnie and Clyde, Cinema, film, movie, movie violence, Pauline Kael
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“Down Terrace” (movie review)
Down Terrace (2009) Director: Ben Wheatley Screenplay: Robin Hill & Ben Wheatley Cast: Robert Hill, Robin Hill, Julia Deakin, David Schaal, Tony Way, Kerry Peacock, Michael Smiley Count me among Ben Wheatley’s great admirers—it is directors like him (along with … Continue reading
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Tagged "Down Terrace", Ben Wheatley, British cinema, crime, film review, Michael Smiley, movie review, Robin Hill
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