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DVD/Streaming (10 posts found)
The Penny-Pinching Cinephile (12/12/13–12/18/13)
The best free movies streaming online this week.
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The Second Criterion: ‘The Passion of Joan of Arc’
Carl Theodor Dreyer’s depiction of the trial of Joan of Arc delves into themes of faith, conviction and persecution. While rooted in historical events, the film’s style heightens and elevates the psychological suffering, the religious ideas and the positions o...
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The Penny-Pinching Cinephile (11/21/13–11/27/13)
Welcome to The Penny-Pinching Cinephile, a weekly spotlight of the best free flicks on the web. ‘Cuz sometimes you gotta eat.
1.) The Last Picture Show
Based on the novel by Larry McMurtry, Peter Bogdanovich's 1971 film is one of the crowning achievement...
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The Second Criterion: ‘Three Colors: White’
One of the highest ideas of a free society is equality. Krzysztof Kieslowski’s second entry in the thematic Three Colors trilogy delves into this concept, turning this virtue on its head. While I would be skeptical to call this film autobiographical (I think C...
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The Penny-Pinching Cinephile: Noirvember Edition
Welcome to The Penny-Pinching Cinephile, a weekly spotlight of the best free flicks on the web. ‘Cuz sometimes you gotta eat.
On tonight’s special Noirvember-themed Penny-Pinching Cinephile, we’ll be highlighting the best films noir you can watch online for...
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The Second Criterion: ‘Wise Blood’
“No man with a good car needs to be justified!” Hazel Motes (Brad Dourif) spits his new gospel of a world that never fell and a man that never needs to be saved in the thick of America’s Bible belt. For those unfamiliar with the theological vernacular, Wise Bl...
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Warner Archive Instant Picks (11/08/13—11/14/13)
This week, check out John Ford's WAGON MASTER and Robert Altman's MCCABE & MRS. MILLER on Warner Archive.
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Warner Archive Instant Picks (11/01/13—11/07/13)
Two great film to check out on Warner Archive Instant: Antonioni's 'Blow-Up' and Roeg's 'They Live By Night.'
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The Penny-Pinching Cinephile: Halloween Edition
Five great horror films available to stream for free.
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The Penny-Pinching Cinephile (10/4/13–10/10/13)
Welcome to The Penny-Pinching Cinephile, a weekly spotlight of the best free flicks on the web. ‘Cuz sometimes you gotta eat.
1.) Harlan County U.S.A.
This Oscar-winning documentary is one of the most powerful and influential in the medium's history. Bar...
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