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Taxi Driver (1976)

Drama Rated R

“…stares Travis Bickle directly in the eyes, then gets swallowed by the gaze.”

This Gun for Hire (1942)

Drama Rated NR

“A sparse, harsh noir…”

Coming to America (1988)

Comedy Rated R

“…really shouldn’t hold up as well as it does.”

Night of the Kings (2021)

Drama Rated R

“Part poetry slam, part dance performance, part survivalist nightmare…”

The Father (2020)

Drama Rated PG-13

“…a showcase for Anthony Hopkins’ extraordinary talent with line readings.”

Minari (2020)

Drama Rated PG-13

“A tender, fictionalized memoir anchored by two stellar performances…”

Nixon (1995)

Drama Rated R

“…a pop-psychology portrait of a man who never felt loved, even by those who voted for him.”

The Lion in Winter (1968)

Drama Rated PG

“O’Toole’s bluster echoes off the walls, leaving no space for anything else.”

The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Thriller Rated R

“…the distinguishing factor is the sense of humanity Demme brings to this inhumane material.”

The Remains of the Day (1993)

Drama Rated PG

“A movie governed by twin regrets…”

Recent Reviews

Silkwood (1983)

Drama Rated R

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

Mother Mary (2026)

Drama Rated R

“A collage of religio-goth gestures…”

The Great Dictator (1940)

Comedy Rated G

“Charlie Chaplin was not messing around.”


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