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Bridge of Spies (2015)

Drama Rated PG-13

“…mostly effective because of what it keeps in check.”

Crimson Peak (2015)

Horror Rated R

“There are creepy old houses, and then there is Crimson Peak.”

Steve Jobs (2015)

Drama Rated R

“A screenplay in a movie’s clothing…”

Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959)

Drama Rated NR

“…effortlessly moves us between past and present, personal and political.”

The Martian (2015)

Action/Adventure Rated PG-13

“… light on wondering about our place in the universe and heavy on working out a way to get duct tape to seal an air leak.”

The Walk (2015)

Drama Rated PG

“…in its reenactment of a miraculous feat, the movie achieves a tender sort of transcendence.”

Man on Wire (2008)

Documentary Rated PG-13

“…captures the mysterious beauty of Petit’s obsession, without ever being so gauche as to ‘explain’ it.”

Sicario (2015)

Drama Rated R

“…the law may be casting something of a shadow, but it’s the harsh landscape – wild lawlessness – that dominates the frame.”

Black Mass (2015)

Drama Rated R

“…Depp enters each scene as if he’s just come from a costume party, and won.”

How Green Was My Valley (1941)

Drama Rated NR

“There is no logical reason why you should feel as warm and nostalgic as you do at the end of How Green Was My Valley. “

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Tender Mercies (1983)

Drama Rated PG

“… an unhurried meditation on prodigal singers and profligate love.”

The Great Santini (1979)

Drama Rated PG

“… has a literally commanding Duvall at the center of it.”

Project Hail Mary (2026)

Drama Rated PG-13

“Ryan Gosling passes the Muppet test with Project Hail Mary, even though it’s not a Muppet movie.”


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