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Reviews

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  The Trip to Italy 2014

  

  john semley

  This movie understand the thin patina of intelligence and sophistication male friends must struggle under in order to appear civilized, before they can get around to the business of impersonating…

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  Every Which Way but Loose 1978

  

  john semley

  The insert shots of fists when Clint punches guys in this movie (which is often) are great. Reminds me of when you see Triumph the Insult Comic Dog’s paws.

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  Total Recall 1990

  

  Payton Nesci ★★★★½

  “How would you know if someone stole your mind?”

  Unbeatable. One of the few movies that you can rewatch endlessly and always have a great time. Whether Quaid is Hauser…

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  The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie 1972

  

  Alex Jech ★★★★½

  In Discreet Charm, any time a conversation shifts into being about something that aristocrats, rich socialites and government officials don’t want you to hear is suddenly drowned by the brief…

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  The Silence of the Lambs 1991

  

  eddie ★★★★½ 1

  when captured by Buffalo Bill, at least you get to listen to The Fall, Colin Newman and Q Lazzarus. “Hip Priest” leading into a Hollywood climax of this magnitude is…

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  The Wind Rises 2013

  

  Neil Bahadur ★★★★★

  Maybe Miyazaki’s masterpiece? From the dreams and ambitions of the future to discovering the value of every fleeting moment. Never fails to mesmerize me in all its complexity and contradictions.

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  Moonstruck 1987

  

  Jake Bart ★★★★★

  A deeply beautiful, joyous movie.

  The ongoing debasement of the romantic comedy via innumerable overlit and brainless Netflix originals is a tragedy. Do not forget what they took from us.

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  Déjà Vu 2006

  

  Ryland Walker Knight

  At the apex it’s silent cinema storytelling, but the sound design hits, too. Denzel is a gravitational force in the frame. So many dolly shots it’s beautifully ornate. Lots of…