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“In a Lonely Place” – Classic Film Reviews #34
“In a Lonely Place” is a 1950 noir directed by dramatist Nicholas Ray and starring Humphrey Bogart as Dixon Steele, a screenwriter prone to enraged outbursts. One night he invites a woman over to his home. The morning after she is discovered murdered, though he claims not to have committed it. As police investigate his…
All Paul Thomas Anderson Movies Ranked
With the wild acclaim of “One Battle After Another,” the brilliant filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson is on every cinephile’s mind. Here’s my ranking of his stellar filmography. 10. Inherent Vice This is the only Paul Thomas Anderson film I’m negative on. The last of Anderson’s films shot by the magnificent Robert Elswit, “Inherent Vice” excels…
Top 10 Best Movies of 2025
With 2025 now at a close, it’s time to rank my favorite films of the year. Here’s the top ten, along with five honorable mentions. Honorable Mentions: 10. Left-Handed Girl Director Shih-Ching Tsou, longtime collaborator of independent film legend Sean Baker (who also co-wrote and edited the film), delivers a simultaneously heartwarming and devastating story…
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