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Porco Rosso (1992)

Family Rated PG

“…has a carefree sensibility that belies its underlying consideration of things like love, loss and warfare.”

Brother’s Keeper (1992)

Documentary Rated NR

“…could be accused of exploiting the Wards except that the movie develops exploitation as one of its themes.”

It Follows (2015)

Horror Rated R

“In It Follows, sexual activity has metaphysical implications.”

Mon Oncle (1958)

Comedy Rated NR

“Architecture does much of the satirical work here.”

Hausu (1977)

Horror Rated NR

“An assault of expressionistic techniques…”

The Magnificent Ambersons (1942)

Drama Rated NR

“The bold cinematic techniques Welles employed in Citizen Kane are put to even more sophisticated use here.”

Ex Machina (2015)

Thriller Rated R

“Merciless, efficient and terrifyingly logical…”

While We’re Young (2015)

Comedy Rated R

“…very little feels organic about the film, starting with Stiller and Watts as the central couple.”

Mirror Mirror (2012)

Family Rated PG

“Credit director Tarsem Singh with the flickers of originality you’ll find…”

Fast & Furious 6 (2013)

Action/Adventure Rated PG-13

“…mostly this is another showcase for superior stunt work, including a highway chase involving a speeding tank.”

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Rome Open City (1945)

Thriller Rated NR

“… has a ramshackle neorealism, yet pulses with the tension of an espionage thriller.”

The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026)

Drama Rated PG-13

“… a ‘let them eat cake’ distraction for the multiplex crowd.”

Silkwood (1983)

Drama Rated R

“Streep is as loose as she’s ever been…”


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