Nineties Nostalgia and Narrative Shortcomings Collide in She’s All That
DIRECTOR: Robert IscoveGENRE: Teen RomanceCAST: Freddie Prinze Jr., Rachael Leigh Cook, Paul Walker, Matthew Lillard, Anna Paquin, Jodi Lyn O’Keefe,
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The Nice Guys: A Stylish Neo-noir Elevated by Sharp Humor and Outstanding Chemistry
DIRECTOR: Shane BlackGENRE: Neo-noir ComedyCAST: Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Angourie Rice, Margaret Qualley, Kim BasingerRUNTIME: 1:56 8.3 The Nice Guys
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Panic Room: A Tight Thriller Elevated by Fincher’s Precision
DIRECTOR: David FincherGENRE: ThrillerCAST: Jodie Foster, Kristen Stewart, Forest Whitaker, Jared Leto, Dwight YoakamRUNTIME: 1:52 6.8 Panic Room is a
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Baby Driver: A Visceral Blend of Music, Motion and Mayhem
DIRECTOR: Edgar WrightGENRE: ActionCAST: Ansel Elgort, Lily James, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx, Kevin SpaceyRUNTIME: 1:53 8.3 Edgar Wright spent two
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Molly’s Game: A Sharp Character Study Driven by Wit and Willpower
DIRECTOR: Aaron SorkinGENRE: Biographical DramaCAST: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera, Brian d’Arcy James, Chris O’Dowd, Jeremy StrongRUNTIME:
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3:10 to Yuma: A Gritty Duel of Morality and Survival
DIRECTOR: James MangoldGENRE: WesternCAST: Christian Bale, Russell Crowe, Ben Foster, Logan Lerman, Peter Fonda, Gretchen MolRUNTIME: 2:02 7.8 James Mangold’s
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Dirty Harry: Clint Eastwood Redefines the Cop Thriller
DIRECTOR: Don SiegelGENRE: CrimeCAST: Clint Eastwood, Harry Guardino, Reni Santoni, John VernonRUNTIME: 1:42 8.5 Dirty Harry is a landmark crime
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Game Night: A Smart, Stylish Comedy That Plays to Win
DIRECTOR: John Francis Daley and Jonathan GoldsteinGENRE: ComedyCAST: Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Jesse Plemons, Kyle Chandler, Michael C. HallRUNTIME: 1:40
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Escape From Alcatraz: Clint Eastwood at His Craftiest in a Prison Thriller
DIRECTOR: Don SiegelGENRE: ThrillerCAST: Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Fred Ward, Jack Thibeau, Roberts BlossomRUNTIME: 1:52 7.3 Escape From Alcatraz dramatizes
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The Longest Yard: A Crowd-Pleasing Sports Comedy That Aged Surprisingly Well
DIRECTOR: Peter SegalGENRE: ComedyCAST: Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Burt Reynolds, Nelly, Michael Irvin, William Fichtner, James Cromwell, Terry CrewsRUNTIME: 1:53
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