Christopher Nolan didn’t back into success with ‘Memento,’ the twisty neo-noir that effectively launched his career.
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As Conan O’Brien prepares for a return hosting gig, we look back at a baffling assortment of celebs who nominated for Oscars the same year they hosted.
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In memory of the great Robert Duvall, a look back at the role that won him his Oscar.
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A trio of fantasy hybrids released 40 years ago — “Nomads,” “Highlander,” and “Rawhead Rex” — share a surprising amount of overlap, especially in how they view the youth of the ’80s.
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This bare-bones indie horror movie skillfully scares its audience, mostly using sound.
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In honor of the actress’s eightieth birthday this week, we look back at the film that gave her her greatest screen role.
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Our mini-reviews of “NFT: Cursed Images,” “Trucker,” “The Forbidden City,” and more of this week’s on-demand treasures and trash.
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On its fiftieth anniversary, we look back at the way the movie that housed Sean Connery’s most tender performance tackled aging bodies, looming mortality, and a legendary romance.
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With the Oscars around the corner, this month’s look at the cinematic misdeeds of Miramax returns to a movie lost to time: the 1995 Best Picture nominee that served as a dry run for the success of “Life is Beautiful.”
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This 1931 comedy stands as one of the great films of the late silent era, a testament to the potent universality of Charlie Chaplin’s vision.
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This meditative documentary offers a view into life in the shadow of a volcano.
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While you may click play to see Grace Kelly’s movie debut, you’ll stay for the tremendous cast of character actors who make this thrilling tale a true gem.
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