A half century after its release, Sidney Lumet’s adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic remains the definitive big-screen take on Hercule Poirot.
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One of cinema’s strongest indictments of the American Dream, Brian De Palma’s 1981 political thriller dredges up what were then still fresh memories of the JFK assassination, Chappaquiddick, and Watergate, and reopens these unhealed wounds.
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As well as its jokes and social commentary hold up 25 years after its release, the film’s songs and grasp of musical theater history increasingly feel like its defining elements.
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Fifty years after its release, this adaptation of the Henry James novella ranks a notch below Peter Bogdanovich’s previous four films, though it’s not as far removed in quality from his magical initial run as its reputation suggests.
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Twenty years later, the supernatural rom-com remains an antidote to the godawful films that attempted to capitalize on Jennifer Garner’s action hero appeal.
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Primarily known for his romantic comedies, the late filmmaker is at his best while exploring the darker side of humanity in “Changing Lanes” and “My Cousin Rachel.”
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“Silver Bells,” “White Christmas,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” may be seasonal favorites, but they didn’t magically appear out of the holiday ether — all were originally written for movies.
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Now streaming on the Criterion Channel, James Whale’s follow-up to ‘Frankenstein’ warrants enshrinement in the Universal Horror pantheon.
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Though a spate of recent movies have centered on famous merchandise, various factors undercut their item idolatry, keeping them from becoming extremely long advertisements.
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After a strong run of ensemble and co-lead turns, Angela Bassett finally got the chance to shine as a true lead, delivering a well-rounded, self-empowering performance that viewers have rarely seen in the subsequent quarter-century.
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With his comic legacy secured, the actor/screenwriter reaches new artistic heights with tales of real-life women on quests in “Philomena” and “The Lost King.”
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By studying the masters, the writer/director developed a firm foundation that’s served him well in his career as a filmmaker with his own distinct style.
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