Violence and Christmas are something that surprisingly goes hand-in-hand, not only in the average suburban household with family members at…
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Review: ‘Violent Night’ is Vibrant Gore on a Festive Christmas Eve
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Review: Revisiting ‘The Last of the Mohicans;’ the Film Struggles to Adapt to Modern Times
There are people of a certain age that will remember this film with fond memories. It is an epic romance…
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Review: Michael Haneke’s ‘Amour’ a Truly Great Film, and a Modern Classic
Love is one of the most powerful emotions that a person can possess. It has the power of complete devotion,…
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Review: ‘Eastern Promises’ — a Truthful Depiction of London’s Underbelly, 15 Years On
David Cronenberg is a filmmaker that divides opinion, splitting the consensus due to his overbearing need to shock his viewers.…
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Review: Ralph Fiennes Carries the Dark Thriller ‘The Forgiven’ on His Back
This latest offering from John Michael McDonagh is an unusual turn for the man that treated us with such great…
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‘Road to Perdition’ – An Under-appreciated Masterpiece That Stands the Test of Time
The word ‘masterpiece’ gets thrown around a lot these days. It is a word that becomes easy to use when…