‘Matewan’: Industrial Action Meets the Bullet in John Sayles’ 1987 Masterpiece
Chris Cooper makes his film debut in this powerful character study and examination of the union movement.
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‘Norma Rae’: Sally Field’s ‘79 Film Remains a Powerful Story of Industrial Action
Provides an important snap-shot of past social standards and highlights how far we have come.
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‘Witchfinder General’ (aka ‘The Conqueror Worm’): The 1968 Shocker Still Packs a Wallop
It hates everything. It hates you. It is a movie that revels in its own cynicism.
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‘Escape to Victory’: The Caine, Stallone WWII Football Classic Remains the Greatest Sports Movie Ever
Director John Huston (‘The African Queen’) helmed this fantastic story of underdogs taking on the might of the Nazi war machine.
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‘Point Break’: Kathryn Bigelow’s Action Film Remains a Kick-Ass Masterpiece
The Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze-starring picture is still a celluloid representation of a pulsing adrenal gland.
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‘Alien’: Ridley Scott’s 1979 Film Still Stands Tall
After 3 sequels, 2 spinoffs and 2 prequels, you still can’t go past the original.
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‘Death and the Maiden’: Looking Back at Roman Polanski’s 1994 Masterpiece
Sigourney Weaver and Ben Kingsley deliver what may be their best-ever performances in Polanski’s provocative thriller.
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5 Reasons Quentin Tarantino Should Make a ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Movie
There is perhaps no one better to helm the next Ninja Turtles reboot than Mr. Quentin Tarantino. Stick with me now…
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‘Bad Day at Black Rock’ (1955): The Spencer Tracy Noir-Western Ahead of its Time
A concisely crafted western/thriller that remains relevant and maintains its edge after all these years.
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Reel Classic: Stanley Kubrick’s ‘A Clockwork Orange’
We take a look back at one of the master filmmaker’s best films.
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Guilty Pleasures: ‘DOA: Dead or Alive’ (2006)
One to watch when you need a few laughs, even if you’re laughing at it instead of with it.
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‘Alfie’ (1966): The Michael Caine Classic Remains Fresh & Compelling
The storyline and themes of sex, love, morality and regret remain fresh, captivating, and thought provoking today.
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‘Shoot to Kill’ (aka ‘Deadly Pursuit’): Why You Should Watch This Forgotten 1988 Thriller
A spirited and intelligent thrill-ride that sits comfortably amongst classic survivalist films like ‘Rambo’ and ‘Deliverance’.
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