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‘Crime 101’ Is Inferior Spin on This Cop Classic
Brad Layton’s “Crime 101” had a brief run in theaters this past February, before getting pulled, despite strong reviews and…
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‘A Scanner Darkly’ Predicted Our Paranoid Age
Richard Linklater’s “A Scanner Darkly” (2006) begins, “Seven years from now, Anaheim, CA.” A rotoscoped animated film based on the…
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Original ‘Highlander’ Is Still a Glorious Mess
Russell Mulcahy’s “Highlander” (1986) begins with an awesome opening crane shot. The camera spins around a packed Madison Square Garden…
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‘Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives’ Makes Murder Fun
You have to have a sense of humor to see a film called “Friday the 13th Part VI – Jason…
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Why ‘INLAND EMPIRE’ Was Pure, Unfiltered Lynch
David Lynch’s “INLAND EMPIRE” (2006) begins, fittingly, with a grand gesture. The spotlight shines on the title, followed by a…
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This One Thing Separates ‘Arco’ from the Animated Pack
The beginning of “Arco,” Ugo Bienvenu’s wonderful, animated fantasy, depicts the future world of 2932, where citizens live in clouds…
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‘The Mastermind’ Keeps Director’s Maddening Streak Intact
Kelly Reichardt’s “The Mastermind” stars Josh O’Connor as James Mooney, a thief who steals works of art right out of…
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Critic Mea Culpa: What We Missed About ‘Hannibal’
I get asked a lot if I ever change my mind about movies. Is there a movie I once loved…
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Genre Mashup ‘Night Patrol’ Lacks Bite, Humor
Ryan Prows’ “Night Patrol” is a hybrid of violent gang drama and horror film. I wish I could tell you…
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‘Testament of Ann Lee’ is Cinematic Test Worth Taking
Mona Fastvold’s “The Testament of Ann Lee” is a history lesson on the creation of the Shaker religious movement, and…
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