The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
Sean
The characters, the dialogue, and the emotional tension remain just as gripping today as they must have been in 1948. Sometimes a classic earns its reputation because of nostalgia. Other…
Shadow of a Doubt (1943)
Hitchcock keeps you guessing just long enough to make the revelations effective, and by the time the characters fully understand what’s happening, it may already be too late. 1943’s Shadow…
The Hidden (1987)
The contrast between horrific violence and the creature’s gleeful enthusiasm creates a dark sense of humor that gives The Hidden its own unique personality. One of my favorite things about…
Obsession (2025)
It’s powered by a breakout performance from Inde Navarrette and a script that constantly keeps you guessing. Obsession is one of those movies that sneaks up on you. On the…
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…