Ride in the Whirlwind (1966)
A review of “Ride in the Whirlwind” (1966), a lean Western co-produced, written, and co-starring Jack Nicholson.
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Marty Supreme (2025)
A review of “Marty Supreme” (2025), and how Josh Safdie can make me care about what happens to terrible people.
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Lúcio Flávio (1977)
A review of Lúcio Flávio (1977), examining the historical and political conditions of Brazil surrounding the events depicted in the film, and comparing Flávio to other similar figures who reside in that complicated space of being viewed as criminals by some and revolutionaries by others.
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Gone in 60 Seconds (1974)
A review of “Gone in 60 Seconds (1974) that explores its daring stunt work and its place in 1970s independent cinema.
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Death Rage (1976)
A review of “Death Rage” (1976) that examines its blend of crime, revenge, and genre style while comparing it to the more iconic poliziotteschi of the era.
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Tura! (2024)
A review of “Tura!” (2024), a documentary about cult cinema icon, Tura Satana.
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Sinners (2025)
A review of “Sinners” (2025), exploring the connections of music, community, and survival in the face of ancestral trauma.
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The Adjuster (1991)
A review of “The Adjuster” (1991), a disquieting study of intimacy and distance, where fragile lives collide and boundaries quietly dissolve.
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The Shrouds (2024)
A review of “The Shrouds” (2024) that examines how the film weaves paranoia, eroticism, and doppelgänger imagery into a destabilizing portrait of grief, identity, and the limits of human connection.
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Teorema (1968)
A reflection on “Teorema” (1968), exploring its enigmatic visitor, symbolic imagery, and the film’s place within Pasolini’s evolving work.
