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High Tension: The Best of William Friedkin
He has over thirty directing credits under his belt, but his best films always leave a scar. That's how William Friedkin just seems to work. Whether he's terrifying us with the possession of a young girl, repelling us with oral sex on a chicken wing, or makin...
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Definitive Geriaction Stars Past, Present, and Future
Liam Neeson has one of the strangest career arcs I’ve ever witnessed. Up until 2008, he was a highly regarded actor who typically appeared in dramatic and important fare. Then, at the ripe age of 56, with one swift neck snap in Taken, he became Hollywood’s mos...
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5 Films That Were DOA and Premiered on VOD
One of the advantages to being a well-known actor is that if you want to experiment behind the camera, studios are more than willing to take a chance on you. They’ll invest the money you need, hire the best crew they can, and do everything in their power to en...
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It Had to Be Her: Celebrating Diane Keaton’s Birthday
Diane Keaton may be best known for The Godfather and Annie Hall, but little do folks know that she once had the ambition to become a singer. She’s played them in movies from time to time, but I don’t know if we should hold our breaths for an album of standards...
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Another Year: What We’re Looking Forward to in 2015
Well, 2014 has come and gone, but calendar years are social constructs anyways. That doesn't mean that we don't have a lot to look forward to cinematically in 2015! From new films from Jeff Nichols, David O. Russell, and Todd Haynes to the return of many a fra...
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The Great Movies Life: Roger Ebert’s Best Essays
Last night, CNN aired Steve James’ lovingly intimate documentary on the life and work of the iconic Roger Ebert, Life Itself. An incredibly sensitive portrait examining his strength, influence, and humanity, the doc contains excerpts from his criticism from th...
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