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Law Abiding Citizen (2009) – Review

When the United States justice system fails to properly punish those responsible for a brutal crime, Clyde Shelton (Gerard Butler) takes matters into his own hands. What begins as a straightforward quest for revenge quickly evolves into a carefully planned assault on the legal system itself, leaving prosecutor Nick Rice (Jamie Foxx) struggling to keep up. Law Abiding Citizen is a compelling and thought-provoking film that still holds up perfectly in 2025. It’s worth noting that the movie is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Rating: 4 out of 5.
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The Art of the Rewatch – Article

There’s an undeniable allure to discovering a new movie – whether that discovery stems from the anticipation of a long-awaited release or the thrill of randomly stumbling upon an unexpected gem one evening. Despite this draw, as much as cinema is about the enjoyment gained from exciting new releases, there’s also an underappreciated art to rewatching a film you’ve already seen. In an era where streaming platforms can overwhelm us, revisiting familiar flicks can often be a source of nostalgia, comfort and even newfound admiration.

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Seven (1995) – Review

Two detectives, Somerset (Morgan Freeman) and Mills (Brad Pitt), join forces to hunt down a mysterious and methodical serial killer who is terrorising the city with a series of horrific murders, each one representing one of the seven deadly sins. As the investigation unfolds, the pair are drawn deeper into a dark and twisted game, where each new discovery is more disturbing than the last. A memorable crime flick that is one of the most well-known movies of our time. It’s worth noting that Seven is currently streaming on Netflix.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
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Spaghetti Sunday – Edition #3

In this third edition of Spaghetti Sunday, a selection of Klaus Kinski’s spaghetti western flicks will be reviewed. Renowned for his intense performance style as well as being notorious for his wild personality, he was cast in over one-hundred and thirty movie roles within his career. It’s important to note that this post will continue to grow over time, with new Kinski reviews added as more of his spaghetti western based films are watched. As with every article and review on the website, this entire series will be spoiler-free.

– The Klaus Kinski Edition –

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Alien Romulus (2024) – Review

While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station on a distant planet, a group of young space colonists come fact to face with the most terrifying life form in the entire universe, turning their initial mission into a race for survival. With limited resources and rising tensions, the group must outsmart the deadly life form before they become victims. Alien Romulus is a fairly entertaining and visually pleasing flick, but ultimately the limited character development may hold it back from being award worthy. It’s worth noting that Alien Romulus is currently streaming on Disney+.

Rating: 3 out of 5.
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Cast Away (2000) – Review

A Memphis-based FedEx worker named Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks) finds himself alone and trapped on an unknown island after a traumatic plane crash. Chuck must summon all of his mental and physical strength to remain sane and fight his way back to his family in the United States, with a photograph of his partner, Kelly Hunt (Kelly Frears) keeping his hopes alive. Cast Away is an all-time classic thriller that is widely regarded as one of the best desert island based flicks of all time.

Rating: 4 out of 5.
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