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Oct 2024

An American Werewolf in London (1981)

A n American Werewolf in London lands in a weird no man's land. As a comedy, it's fitfully amusing, but never particularly funny. As a horror flick, it's ambitious and…

Oct 2024

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The Faculty (1998)

T he Faculty is a passable teen comedy trapped in the body of dumb, disposable horror epic. It delivers a steady stream of pop culture riffs from a cast of angsty…

Sep 2024

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T he American President doesn't belong to another era. It belongs to another universe. Aaron Sorkin's sparkling screenplay depicts a quaint fantasyland wherein practical idealists can still rise high and…

Sep 2024

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Lincoln (2012)

A t the outset, the obvious must be noted: As a historical figure, Abraham Lincoln has long since taken on mythic proportions. His aphorisms are carved in granite; his face…

Sep 2024

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Air Force One (1997)

I first saw Air Force One at the Admiral Twin drive-in, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As movie-going experiences go, this was about as American as it gets: Harrison Ford, playing a…

Sep 2024

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All the President’s Men (1976)

W ith a landmark film like All the President's Men, it's easy to focus on the destination, rather than the journey. Yes, Bob Woodward and Carl Berstein tugged a thread…

Aug 2024

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Frost/Nixon (2008)

I n the sprawl and sweep of American history, Richard Nixon endures as a towering and tragic figure. He had all the makings of a great leader, housed within the…

Aug 2024

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The Game (1997)

T o be successful, every movie requires at least some suspension of disbelief. And for the most part, audiences are willing to oblige such a big ask--up to a point. …

Aug 2024

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Twister (1996)

T wister takes the heart and soul of a rickety B-movie and builds the body of a big, lavish blockbuster around it. Think about it: You've got Jan de Bont…

Jul 2024

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Baby Driver (2017)

E dgar Wright's Baby Driver takes a page from Quentin Tarantino and elevates its soundtrack to a full-on supporting character. Ansel Elgort's Baby suffers from tinnitus and medicates himself with an iPod…

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