John Cusack
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Movie Review: Identity (2003)
From director James Mangold and writer Michael Cooney comes Identity, a movie that brilliantly blends the whodunit, psychological thriller, and mystery genres. The film boasts a stellar ensemble cast, including John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet, Alfred Molina, Clea DuVall, and Rebecca De Mornay. The movie opens with a hearing on the eve of an Read more
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Great movies featuring con artists and the games they play – I
Watching movies with intricate plots or playing games are among life’s best guilty pleasures. In this post, we will explore five of the best among them, all of which I have reviewed in earlier posts. For the discerning movie lover, such films provide intellectual fodder. Personally, I find them irresistible. The Grifters (1990) A petty Read more
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Movie Review: The Grifters (1990)
Produced by Martin Scorsese and directed by Stephen Frears, ‘The Grifters’ is a neo-noir gem, a twisted tale about three criminals. It is based on Jim Thompson’s novel of the same name. Though it is limited to a modest budget, ‘The Grifters’ features a stellar cast who deliver outstanding performances. The taut, smart screenplay has Read more
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Movie Review: Bullets Over Broadway (1994)
Unlike most of my reviews of movies, today’s post features a light but delightful dark comedy from Woody Allen. As with many of his movies, the offbeat plot features a writer, established thespians, but is made on a modest budget. The plot is set in 1928 New York. The limited indoor sets include New York’s Read more
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