Criminal (2016)
It’s perhaps fitting that the generically titled Criminal‘s plot centers around a man who is, literally, conflicted about who he is supposed to be when the film itself suffers from the same conflict. Directed by...
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Hardcore Henry (2015)
At the beginning of the film, we find the Henry of the title having been all but entirely killed from a brutal attack that sees his eyes, one of his arms, and one of...
Dead Again (1991)
Dead Again is a tale of love in two eras, or one love that never dies, even though its participants are doomed. Most of the film is set in the modern day, where a Los...
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind proves that Hollywood can actually deliver romantic films that aren’t saddled with formula antics and schmaltzy resolutions. I suppose at its core, it is the old tale of...
50 First Dates (2004)
The pigeonholing of Adam Sandler into dumb, scatological comedies has once again denied him another coulda-been good movie that had the potential of taking him to the next level as an actor. Sadly, it is...
Memento (2000)
Although one of the most overlooked gems for the year 2000/2001, Memento has gained in popularity by being one of the most unique “whodunnits” to come out in many a year. While it does fit the...
For Love of the Game (1999)
Kevin Costner plays future Hall of Fame pitcher named Billy Chapel, in the twilight of his career, who has one last game left to go before his probable retirement. During the game, he flashes...