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Why Van Sant’s ‘Psycho’ Remake Matters (Really)
The news that Gus Van Sant planned a “shot-by-shot remake” of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” was, for most film buffs, akin…
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Why ‘Wildlife’ Is Half a Breakthrough for Dano
When we meet the Brinson family in “Wildlife,” Jerry (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Jeanette (Carey Mulligan) are sharing a tender moment.…
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Welles’ ‘Other Side’ Is Both Great and Self Indulgent
Writing about Orson Welles is like being the last cop to show up at a crime scene. Coming up with…
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The Hanks-Aykroyd ‘Dragnet’ Deserved Better
“Dragnet” may not be the ultimate ’80s comedy, but it screams 1987 in ways that were unintended and quite intriguing.…
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‘Big Kill’ – All Western Cliches, No Cattle
I want to go easy on writer/director Scott Martin’s “Big Kill.” It’s an earnest western that is clearly in love…
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The Real Reason ‘Urban Legend’ Still Matters
The freakiest urban legend I’ve ever heard is the one known as “The Hippie Babysitter.” According to “The Encyclopedia of…
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Sorry Fanboys, You’re Wrong About Ang Lee’s ‘Hulk’
“Because he is unique, the world will not tolerate his existence.” – David Banner (Nick Nolte) describing his Gamma ray-infused…
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Is ‘Secret History of Hollywood’ Just More Fake News?
Scott Bowers was an infamous, albeit top secret, figure during the Golden Age of Hollywood. A former Marine who later…
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Why ‘Down a Dark Hall’ Is a Certified Dud
Everyone in “Down A Dark Hall” is in need of redemption, and I’m not talking about the characters. This Young…
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‘Keepers of the Magic’ Offers Long Overdue Praise
Vic Sarin’s “Keepers of the Magic” interviews some of the greatest cinematographers who ever lived. These artists’ contributions to cinema…
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