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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.

Sing Sing (2024)

Drama Rated R

“…presses gently on the inspirational pedal.”

The Tales of Hoffmann (1951)

Musical Rated NR

“To say that The Tales of Hoffmann is nightmare fuel is not to denigrate it.”

Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger (2024)

Documentary Rated NR

“…richly rewards those familiar with movies such as The Red Shoes, Black Narcissus, and A Matter of Life and Death.”

I Know Where I’m Going! (1945)

Drama Rated NR

“… eschews The Archers’ signature Technicolor for brooding black and white.”

Twisters (2024)

Action/Adventure Rated PG-13

“…has a surprising reverence for nature—even when nature kills.”

Twister (1996)

Action/Adventure Rated PG-13

“…transforms nature into the ultimate predator of man.”

Black Narcissus (1947)

Drama Rated NR

“… steamy but never seamy, at once ardent and honest in its exploration of matters of faith.”

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943)

Drama Rated NR

“… occasionally demonstrates the charm, flair, and flourish of other Archers’ pictures…”

Recent Reviews

Power Ballad (2026)

Drama Rated R

“If you weren’t a dad before seeing Power Ballad, you’d likely be transformed into one by the movie’s end.”

Backrooms (2026)

Horror Rated R

“Parsons proves to be an expert manipulator of space with the camera.”

Boxcar Bertha (1972)

Drama Rated R

“Scorsese pulls out a handful of stylistic flourishes…”


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