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Movie Review: The Killer (1989)
In my last post, I reviewed the classic action movie Hard Boiled, which combined the talents of Director John Woo and star thespian Chow Yun Fat. The Killer is another Hong Kong action movie classic that brings both of them together in an explosive plot. Both movies belong to what is often called the ‘Heroic Read more
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Movie Review: Hard Boiled (1992)
Who could have imagined, two decades ago, that a director and star from Hong Kong would be a worldwide inspiration for stylish gangster movies with gun fights? John Woo and Chow Yun Fat would forever change the world’s image of Hong Kong movies, which were mostly known for martial arts. In today’s post, we will Read more
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Movie Review: Blow Out (1981)
Directed by acclaimed director Brian De Palma and starring John Travolta, Blow Out is another neo-noir classic. Despite being hailed by critics upon its release, neither Travolta nor De Palma received the respect they deserved for it. The movie failed at the box office but has gained some respect and developed a cult following. Many Read more
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Movie Review: Evil Under the Sun (1982)
“Evil Under the Sun” is a classic Agatha Christie whodunit featuring the mustached sleuth, Hercule Poirot. Peter Ustinov plays the famous Poirot for the second time, following “Death on the Nile (1978)”, and just as in the previous movie, he is supported by a stellar ensemble cast. As with most whodunits, the plot involves the Read more
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Movie Review: The Guilty (2018)
“The Guilty” is a Danish crime thriller directed by Gustav Möller, with a screenplay Möller co-wrote with Emil Nygaard Albertsen. It is a testament to the fact that one does not need a giant budget, multiple locales, or a large cast to make a riveting thriller. “The Guilty” is a eighty five minute rollercoaster ride Read more
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Colorado Memoirs
As I’ve mentioned before, Denver, Colorado, holds a special place in my heart as it is the home of my second Alma Mater and my first Masters degree in the US. It was the 90s, and the Mile-High City I lived in for two years was a lot different from present-day Denver. Once again, I Read more
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