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TRUE DETECTIVE S1 [2014] This quote has never left me.

TRUE DETECTIVE S1 [2014] This quote has never left me.

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Columbo had such a talent for politely threatening people without actually threatening them. He may as well have said "This isn't my first rodeo. I'm onto you, prick. I've got the scent, and I'm not going anywhere." 😂 But that's not Columbo

Columbo had such a talent for politely threatening people without actually threatening them. He may as well have said "This isn't my first rodeo. I'm onto you, prick. I've got the scent, and I'm not going anywhere." 😂 But that's not Columbo

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DAWN OF THE DEAD [2004] Directed by Zack Snyder This won't be popular, but in my heart I feel this is the greatest zombie film ever. It elevates Romero's to new heights, employs visceral danger, and kicks absolute ass from the first to the last frame. Pure entertainment! 🧟‍♂️
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DAWN OF THE DEAD [2004] Directed by Zack Snyder This won't be popular, but in my heart I feel this is the greatest zombie film ever. It elevates Romero's to new heights, employs visceral danger, and kicks absolute ass from the first to the last frame. Pure entertainment! 🧟‍♂️

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Horror movies are largely atmosphere, punctuated by horrific and memorable moments. What are some of the great shocking / iconic / tense / memorable moments in horror?
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Horror movies are largely atmosphere, punctuated by horrific and memorable moments. What are some of the great shocking / iconic / tense / memorable moments in horror?

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509,911 views • 13 days ago

HELLRAISER [1987] Directed by Clive Barker Almost forty years later, Doug Bradley as Pinhead endures as one our most memorable horror icons!
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HELLRAISER [1987] Directed by Clive Barker Almost forty years later, Doug Bradley as Pinhead endures as one our most memorable horror icons!

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LAWRENCE OF ARABIA [1962] Directed by David Lean ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Surely, when Omar Sharif signed on for this film, he wasn't aware David Lean would gift him with what might reasonably be considered the greatest character entrance in cinema.
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LAWRENCE OF ARABIA [1962] Directed by David Lean ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Surely, when Omar Sharif signed on for this film, he wasn't aware David Lean would gift him with what might reasonably be considered the greatest character entrance in cinema.

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549,762 views • 2 months ago

JAWS [1975] At the start of the clip, I absolutely love the excellent bit of filmmaking where Quint looks at the reel when it first clicks, then it clicks a second time and he stops eating his cracker. On the third and fourth clicks, he puts on his harness.
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JAWS [1975] At the start of the clip, I absolutely love the excellent bit of filmmaking where Quint looks at the reel when it first clicks, then it clicks a second time and he stops eating his cracker. On the third and fourth clicks, he puts on his harness.

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477,026 views • 3 months ago

In BEVERLY HILLS COP [1984], Bronson Pinchot is on screen for ninety seconds and gives one of the most memorable performances.
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In BEVERLY HILLS COP [1984], Bronson Pinchot is on screen for ninety seconds and gives one of the most memorable performances.

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275,474 views • 2 months ago

THE SHINING [1980] I consider this to be the point of no return for Jack, when the Overlook seals the deal with him. Jack says "I'd do anything for a drink. I'd give my goddamned soul for a glass of beer." Then Lloyd appears suddenly.
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THE SHINING [1980] I consider this to be the point of no return for Jack, when the Overlook seals the deal with him. Jack says "I'd do anything for a drink. I'd give my goddamned soul for a glass of beer." Then Lloyd appears suddenly.

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"THE SWIMMER [1968] is a surreal, unsettling, and highly stylized masterpiece, featuring an unforgettable performance by Burt Lancaster, and directed by Frank Perry. It is based on the 1964 short story of the same title by author John Cheever. It follows a man’s delusional journey across suburban pools, which serves as a profound allegory for the decline of the American Dream, personal failure, and the loss of youth. A "suburban odyssey" that blends a dreamy, sunny aesthetic with dark, psychological undercurrents, it acts as a blistering satire of upper-middle class affluence, vanity and denial. The film is known for its dream-like, sometimes disjointed narrative, with some viewers seeing it as an interpretation of the descent into Hell."
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"THE SWIMMER [1968] is a surreal, unsettling, and highly stylized masterpiece, featuring an unforgettable performance by Burt Lancaster, and directed by Frank Perry. It is based on the 1964 short story of the same title by author John Cheever. It follows a man’s delusional journey across suburban pools, which serves as a profound allegory for the decline of the American Dream, personal failure, and the loss of youth. A "suburban odyssey" that blends a dreamy, sunny aesthetic with dark, psychological undercurrents, it acts as a blistering satire of upper-middle class affluence, vanity and denial. The film is known for its dream-like, sometimes disjointed narrative, with some viewers seeing it as an interpretation of the descent into Hell."

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388,468 views • 7 months ago

IN A VIOLENT NATURE [2024] has made its way into my top ten. It manages to use several tropes without abusing any of them. There's no music. The scariest thing about the killer is how slow and deliberate he is, yet capable. Unflinching violence, not for the squeamish.
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IN A VIOLENT NATURE [2024] has made its way into my top ten. It manages to use several tropes without abusing any of them. There's no music. The scariest thing about the killer is how slow and deliberate he is, yet capable. Unflinching violence, not for the squeamish.

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27,182 views • 13 days ago

This is one of my favorite moments from ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST [1975]. Miloš Forman really captured something special with this cast and source material. I love the relationship between McMurphy and Chief.
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This is one of my favorite moments from ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST [1975]. Miloš Forman really captured something special with this cast and source material. I love the relationship between McMurphy and Chief.

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79,685 views • 1 month ago

EASTERN PROMISES [2007] Directed by David Cronenberg Mortensen and Watts are spectacular together in this film. What I love most about the film is how Cronenberg lets us make our own assumptions about Mortensen's character, and then shows how wrong we were to assume.
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EASTERN PROMISES [2007] Directed by David Cronenberg Mortensen and Watts are spectacular together in this film. What I love most about the film is how Cronenberg lets us make our own assumptions about Mortensen's character, and then shows how wrong we were to assume.

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TAXI DRIVER [1976] 🚕 Directed by Martin Scorsese
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TAXI DRIVER [1976] 🚕 Directed by Martin Scorsese

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103,623 views • 3 months ago

CROSS OF IRON [1977] Directed by Sam Peckinpah This is a very underseen WW2 film. Set on the Russian Front in 1943, it's a gritty and realistic affair. James Coburn is excellent, as are James Mason and Maximilian Schell. Peckinpah got his hands on real T-34 tanks, too!
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CROSS OF IRON [1977] Directed by Sam Peckinpah This is a very underseen WW2 film. Set on the Russian Front in 1943, it's a gritty and realistic affair. James Coburn is excellent, as are James Mason and Maximilian Schell. Peckinpah got his hands on real T-34 tanks, too!

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53,793 views • 2 months ago

THE BIG HEAT [1953] came out seventy three years ago, and Lee Marvin's assault on Gloria Grahame is still shocking and brutal 🫣
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THE BIG HEAT [1953] came out seventy three years ago, and Lee Marvin's assault on Gloria Grahame is still shocking and brutal 🫣

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27,315 views • 1 month ago

The chronological JAWS clips continue. We're well on our way.
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The chronological JAWS clips continue. We're well on our way.

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81,461 views • 3 months ago

MANHUNTER [1986] Directed by Michael Mann
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MANHUNTER [1986] Directed by Michael Mann

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44,786 views • 2 months ago

Stanley Kubrick uses his mastery of visual language so effectively in THE SHINING [1980]. Bless Shelley Duvall for having to walk backwards for four consecutive minutes while being berated by Jack Nicholson. I've left this whole scene intact so you can enjoy the tension buildup!
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Stanley Kubrick uses his mastery of visual language so effectively in THE SHINING [1980]. Bless Shelley Duvall for having to walk backwards for four consecutive minutes while being berated by Jack Nicholson. I've left this whole scene intact so you can enjoy the tension buildup!

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17,904 views • 22 days ago

My all-time favorite credit flash for a director is in Sam Peckinpah's THE WILD BUNCH [1969]. William Holden's line and the freeze frame are awesome. It also happens to be my favorite western.
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My all-time favorite credit flash for a director is in Sam Peckinpah's THE WILD BUNCH [1969]. William Holden's line and the freeze frame are awesome. It also happens to be my favorite western.

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34,006 views • 1 month ago

EYES WIDE SHUT [1999] I love Kubrick's choice to cast Sydney Pollack. He doesn't have much screen time, but he's perfect. This "come to Jesus" moment is a great scene. For the patient and thoughtful viewer, there's an embarrassment of riches in this film.
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EYES WIDE SHUT [1999] I love Kubrick's choice to cast Sydney Pollack. He doesn't have much screen time, but he's perfect. This "come to Jesus" moment is a great scene. For the patient and thoughtful viewer, there's an embarrassment of riches in this film.

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24,936 views • 1 month ago