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Reviewing the Classics| Citizen Kane
Orson Welles’ mythic masterpiece about an American tycoon’s rise and fall feels remarkably relevant for America in 2016. Despite only…
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Reviewing the Classics| Make Way for Tomorrow
When Leo McCarey won an Academy Award for directing The Awful Truth, he began his acceptance speech with the following:…
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Reviewing the Classics | Casablanca
If you asked me about my top 10 favorite films of all-time, Casablanca would be on the list. It’s romantic,…
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Reviewing the Classics| The Trial of Joan of Arc
When you think of Joan of Arc and the movies, which film comes to mind? For many cinephiles, the quintessential…
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Reviewing the Classics | The King of Kings
Cecil B. DeMille’s depiction of the life of Christ is “a reverent spectacle.” The silent film embodies both piety and…
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Review| Mission Impossible
The Mission: Impossible film franchise, with each sequel each promising bigger and more dangerous stunts for its star, Tom Cruise,…
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Review| Lost River
Ryan Gosling’s debut as a director is an ambitious mess. As an actor, he’s come a long way from early…
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