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HAMMER TO NAIL’S BEST FILMS OF 2023- Part 2

The Editorial Staff — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 21:45:51 +0000

2023 has been the year everything got back to normal. Hahahha….oh man, had you there! As many people paying the slightest bit of attention know, “things” may never be “back to normal” again. But, let’s steer away from the big […]

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DINNER IN AMERICA

Matt Delman — Thu, 26 May 2022 16:37:08 +0000

Comparisons have been made to Napoleon Dynamite, which seems fair given the fact they are both Sundance oddities with a distinct style. Like that film, Dinner in America is a true discovery bound for cult-classic status.

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DINNER IN AMERICA Trailer: Two Misfits Wreak Havoc In The Suburbs

M.J. O'Toole — Thu, 05 May 2022 20:53:47 +0000

One of the most talked-about hidden gems of the last few years was Adam Rehmeiers’ dark punk comedy Dinner In America. The film premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews for its rebellious energy and performances from […]

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COMPLIANCE

Mike S. Ryan — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:30:57 +0000

Viewer beware: Compliance is about way more than just a simple depiction of a sexual assault.

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INNKEEPERS, THE

Michael Tully — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:31:49 +0000

Ti West’s recent films are in many ways intellectual filmmaking exercises, but his command of the craft and childlike enthusiasm for the visceral thrills inherent in his genre of choice help them to succeed as popcorn entertainment.

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THE TOP 25 FILMS OF THE DECADE (2000-2009)

Michael Tully — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:19:10 +0000

Before we begin, let us acknowledge that when it comes to “best of” lists, this year has quickly devolved into that loud lush at the end of the bar who won’t stop yapping. Though we’ve already contributed to his enabling […]

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GREAT WORLD OF SOUND

Tom Hall — Tue, 20 May 2008 20:42:46 +0000

(Buy Great World of Sound at Amazon.) Fame is the great American lie. What was once the natural result of a collective fascination, the rise of an individual into the stratosphere of public attention, has become, like so much of […]

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