Shallow Grave
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1994 in Film: Shallow Grave

Shallow Grave is director Danny Boyle’s first feature film, and Ewan McGregor’s first major role. An intense psychological thriller with a side of black comedy,…

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Ed Wood
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1994 in Film: Ed Wood

Ed Wood is a celebration of movies and outcasts. It’s a love letter to the golden age of schlocky movies, and the hopeless dreamers who…

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Little Women
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1994 in Film: Little Women

Throughout the history of cinema, the story of the March Sisters has graced the big screen many times. With each edition having its own distinct…

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Summerland
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Film Review: Summerland (2020)

Without using therm old-fashioned too liberally, we might well be on familiar ground with the release of Summerland. Immediately identifiable for those of us that…

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She Dies Tomorrow
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Film Review: She Dies Tomorrow (2020)

You are going to die tomorrow. There is no question, but no rationalizing it either, just an unwavering certainty that tomorrow’s sunrise will be your…

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The Mask
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1994 in Film: The Mask

Stanley Ipkiss (Jim Carrey) is the embodiment of the “nice guy”. He goes out of his way for others, only to get the short end…

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Thumbelina
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1994 in Film: Thumbelina

Thumbelina is one of the creations to come from the mind of well known animator Don Bluth… The film that is, the original story was…

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Palm Springs
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Film Review: Palm Springs (2020)

When a film has a unique concept such as Harold Ramis’ 1993 classic Groundhog Day, it naturally should be expected that other films will follow….

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The Crow
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The Crow – 1994 in Film

It’s hard to remember a time before superhero movies were consistently juggernauts at the box office. The nineties saw the genre’s highest and lowest moments….

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Greyhound
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Film Review: Greyhound (2020)

Still in its infancy, Apple TV+ is still in the process of finding its identity and building their original media catalog with new and exciting…

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Arkansas
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Film Review: Arkansas (2020)

Arkansas is a blend of affectionate, easy going and satisfying – not something I expected to write regarding a film focusing on American drug-runners. It’s…

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Street Fighter II
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1994 in Film: Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie

The film opens with Ryu battling Sagat in a field during a thunderstorm.  Watching them is a surveillance robot, tracking stats and recording the encounter. Ryu…

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First Cow
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Film Review: First Cow (2020)

Continuing to partner with interesting smaller filmmakers giving much larger audiences the chance to hear these unique voices, Kelly Reichardt has impressed many with features…

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1994 in Film: Chungking Express

Wong Kar-wai is a true professional when it comes to presenting romance on the screen. Many reading this have seen, or hopefully are at least…

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