Saw 3x in theaters, countless since. Still holds up as cult fun. Revered with reason, but Coens’ dopey noir feels safe by their standards…
#140RVW - 140 character reviews
140 character review: When I started this site that’s all I did – movie reviews that could fit on Twitter. With the exception of a few short blasts, everything since 2014 has been a full-size review, and I've gone back to expand on some of the earlier reviews. If they're here, I haven't updated them yet...
#140RVW: Blast From The Past (1999)
Obvious gags barely detract from surprisingly solid com. Much better than it looks; punches its weight. Fraser charming, Spacek steals it…
#140RVW: Wait ‘Til Next Year: Saga of the Cubs (2006)
Standard sports doc fare kept alive by the richness of the subject. Bartman section is hard to watch. Good but joyless if you’re a fan…
#140RVW: Chinatown (1974)
Greatest American film not called Citizen Kane or Vertigo? Could be. Robert Towne script amazing. This is the reason we put up with Jack…
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#140RVW: Big Trouble In Little China (1986)
Proof that Carpenter should do more comedies. Responsible for dozens of quotes and as many relationship spats. It’s all in the reflexes…