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Phantom of the Paradise (1974)

Musical Rated PG

“…filters highbrow influences through colored 1970s strobe lights.”

The Pawnbroker (1964)

Drama Rated NR

“…still manages to shock the system thanks to its stark, near-subliminal editing techniques.”

Alien: Romulus (2024)

Horror Rated R

“Seemingly designed to settle the debate over whether the Alien films count as horror…”

Daughters (2024)

Documentary Rated PG-13

“…a bracing and necessary reminder that these are human beings behind bars.”

Who’s That Knocking at My Door? (1967)

Drama Rated R

“A stunning, if raggedy, feature debut from Martin Scorsese…”

The Instigators (2024)

Comedy Rated R

A breezy crime farce with just enough political bite.

Good One (2024)

Drama Rated R

“…creates little ripples that eventually coalesce into something shattering.”

Trap (2024)

Thriller Rated PG-13

“…a real Shyamalan doozy.”

Long Day’s Journey Into Night (1962)

Drama Rated NR

“…does little to disguise the fact that it’s based on the Eugene O’Neill play.”

The Fugitive Kind (1960)

Drama Rated NR

Brando has an inner turmoil that keeps everything within the frame on edge.

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Out of the Past (1947)

Thriller Rated NR

“Mitchum holds the screen in the palm of his hand without appearing to even try…”

The Bride! (2026)

Horror Rated R

“The fun here is in the audacious attempt and the performances.”

Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)

Comedy Rated NR

“A bit of a whiff for Frank Capra…”


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