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Robert Aldrich’s men-on-a-mission adventure (now streaming on HBO Max) is brutal, cruel, and nasty – just as it should be.

Per Saint Patrick’s Day tradition, John Ford’s 1952 film The Quiet Man will be trotted out this March 17th  for nostalgic […]

Jack Hill’s iconic Pam Grier vehicle (now streaming on Amazon Prime) remains one of the most shamelessly entertaining movies of the “blaxpoitation” era.

With a heart-wrenching Olympics behind us, it’s a fine time to look back at Michael Ritchie’s story of the pitfalls of winter sports.

In 1967, star John Wayne, director Howard Hawks, and screenwriter Leigh Brackett reteamed for a follow-up (and none-too-subtle remake) of their hit “Rio Bravo.” Here’s what happened next.

When RKO created their first solo vehicle for Fred Astaire, they brought out the big guns: songs by the Gershwins, script by P.G. Wodehouse, direction by George Stevens, and (best of all) comedy by George Burns and Gracie Allen.

Louis Malle’s semi-autobiographical 1971 film remains as warm, funny, and provocative as ever.

This 1928 feature was long considered one of Chaplin’s lesser works. But now it stands as his first great combination of comedy and pathos.

Billy Wilder’s 1964 sex comedy was a critical and commercial flop. But on re-examination, it’s a fascinating exploration of themes often kept under the surface.

Elia Kazan’s Oscar-winning 1947 drama (now streaming on Criterion Channel) is sometimes dismissed as dated and preachy – which is part of why it’s so valuable.

John Huston’s 1972 comeback movie, streaming on Amazon Prime, remains a beguiling ode to washouts and losers.