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Papillon (1973) – Review

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A man known as Papillon (Steve McQueen) is wrongly convicted of murder and sent to a French prison colony in South America, before forging an unlikely friendship with another inmate, Louis Dega (Dustin Hoffman). The pair begin to plot their escape while simultaneously battling barbaric conditions, harsh punishments and plenty of betrayal along the way. Papillon is rightfully regarded as one of the finer releases of the 1970’s. It’s worth noting that the movie is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Rating: 4 out of 5.
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Nightcrawler (2014) – Review

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Lou Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a small-time thief, desperate for work in the gritty, underbelly of Los Angeles, California, before barging his way into the fascinating world of crime journalism, consequently becoming the star of his own story, blurring the line between that of an observer and an active participant. Nightcrawler received heaps of praise upon its release and it most certainly worth of a watch.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
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Law Abiding Citizen (2009) – Review

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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

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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

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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

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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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