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Slap Shot (1977)
It’s sharp, profane, witty, and takes some surprisingly clever shots at professional sports, economics, and the entertainment business. Before watching Slap Shot, I found out that Paul Newman once said…
Big Jake (1971)
Fans of Wayne will likely enjoy spending another couple of hours with one of cinema’s greatest screen icons, but newcomers looking to explore either John Wayne or the Western genre…
Thanksgiving (2023)
This is a movie that’s a lot of fun while you’re watching it, but the second you stop and think about it, the whole thing starts to fall apart. For…
Disclosure Day (2026)
While there are moments that remind you of what the film could have been, they’re overshadowed by structural and character issues that keep it from truly soaring. When I first…
The Invisible Man (1933)
Coming from a stage acting background, Rains delivers a larger-than-life performance filled with dramatic gestures, booming speeches, and manic energy. Directed by James Whale, best known for Bride of Frankenstein,…
The Prowler (1981)
Even with all the great gore effects, the movie commits one of the worst sins a horror film can commit: It’s boring. 1981’s The Prowler was directed by Joseph Zito…
Breaking In (1989)
Breaking In is thoughtful, funny in understated ways, and anchored by a terrific performance from Burt Reynolds. Wrapping up my Mustache May series, I decided to take a look at…