This film is a fascinating examination of the life of Albert Pierrepoint, one of the longest-serving hangmen in England. His … More
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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. … More
Buffalo ’66 (1998)
I do not know how many times I have watched Buffalo ’66. I love it! This is the brilliant debut of … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
Slap Shot (1977)
Surely one of the greatest sports films ever made – and almost positively the funniest – cult classic Slap Shot delivers … More
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. … More
Mud (2012)
It is a long time since I have seen a coming-of-age movie. Watching Mud reminded me that when done well, … More
The Cement Garden (1993)
The Cement Garden is a very well made film. It follows one English family as they try to deal with … More
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 … More
Bound (1996)
Three years before massive hit The Matrix (1999), the Wachowskis* made their debut on the silver screen with this excellent … More
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