Author: Kurt B. Davis
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‘Raising Victor Vargas’ is a little, indie miracle
Writer-director Peter Solletts gem about a Dominican teen pursuing a local beauty is as poignant and funny an independent film youre likely to see this year.
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David Mamet’s ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ is a masterwork not to be missed
This brilliantly acted directed and written drama sparkles on screen not only because of the masterful performances but because of the sizzling Mametspeak.
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Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘The Devil’s Backbone’ is an unsung masterpiece
This dark creepy horror failed to grab the attention of American audiences in 2001 but is a terrific film which very much worth the effort to view.
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‘Don Juan DeMarco’ is about the spirit of romance
This funny and romantic tale helped mold Johnny Depps reputation as the unconventional American actor as well as give Marlon Brando a chance to once again shine on the silver screen.
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1974’s ‘The Taking of Pelham One Two Three’ is a smart, keen thriller
This 70s thriller offers tension wit and action without the flash and glam featured in most of todays over-the-top actioners.
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‘Torch Song Trilogy’ is bawdy, quick-witted and proudly sentimental
Bawdy quick-witted and proudly sentimental this film was the odds on favorite to be the first gay-themed motion picture to gain mainstream success in 1988. But it was unfortunately ahead of its time.
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Jean-Jacques Annaud’s ‘Quest for Fire’ gets wonderful treatment on DVD
The quintessential caveman movie this intelligent and multiple award-winning film takes us back to a time when one thing mattered above all to early man fire.