This film is a fascinating examination of the life of Albert Pierrepoint, one of the longest-serving hangmen in England. His…
Burnt by the Sun (1994)
Russian star Nikita Mikhalkov writes, directs and takes top bill in this masterful drama set in the mid-30s in Stalin’s Soviet Union.…
Buffalo ’66 (1998)
I do not know how many times I have watched Buffalo ’66. I love it! This is the brilliant debut of…
Only God Forgives (2013)
I have watched Only God Forgives twice now. Like Drive (2011) – director Nicolas Winding Refn, actor Ryan Gosling, and musician Cliff Martinez’s last collaboration…
The Grifters (1990)
An unacknowleged classic, The Grifters is a neo-noir of the highest order. For my tastes, it is the best noir I…
Lovers of the Arctic Circle (1998)
This Spanish film is a brilliantly written romantic drama without any of the unsubtle, inauthentic adornments we have come to expect…
Slap Shot (1977)
Surely one of the greatest sports films ever made – and almost positively the funniest – cult classic Slap Shot delivers…
Our Favourites from 100 Reviews
Our post on Mud (2012) marked our 100th review. NEWLINE As you know, we only post reviews on high quality films.…
Mud (2012)
It is a long time since I have seen a coming-of-age movie. Watching Mud reminded me that when done well,…
The Cement Garden (1993)
The Cement Garden is a very well made film. It follows one English family as they try to deal with…
Spoorloos (1988)
Spoorloos (a.k.a. The Vanishing) is a cult classic from Holland. This mystery thriller is an absolute cliff-hanger. And… there is no chance you…
Bound (1996)
Three years before massive hit The Matrix (1999), the Wachowskis* made their debut on the silver screen with this excellent…
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