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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…”

Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021)

Comedy Rated PG-13

“…hilariously impressive verbal gymnastics.”

Howards End (1992)

Drama Rated PG

…an uneven work of adaptation.

The Letter (1940)

Thriller Rated NR

“This might be one of Bette Davis’ least sympathetic parts, which is saying something.”

Saint Maud (2021)

Horror Rated R

“……blurs the line between things of the spirit and things of the damaged flesh.”

Watch Your Left (1936)

Comedy Rated NR

“…near-balletic, slapstick choreography…”

Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)

Drama Rated R

“The best Stanfield characters are cool on the outside while screaming on the inside.”

A Woman’s Face (1941)

Drama Rated NR

“Crawford is just villainous enough.”

Recent Reviews

Z (1969)

Drama Rated NR

“. . . a bitter, brilliant pill to swallow.”

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.”


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