“…where the Coens’ craft fully matured.”

“…explores something singular and complicated as far as intimacy is concerned.”

“…fetishizes Hayworth and then punishes her for its own obsessions.”

“…a quick, grimy, and above all else guilty picture.”

“…hits enough drama pleasure centers to be suspicious.”

“Kirby’s Oscar nomination is undoubtedly of the ‘suffer for your award’ variety.”

“…good Old Testament stuff.”

“Day has a startling combination of confidence and corruptibility…”

“A breezy film, especially considering the seriousness of its title…”

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