Silver Linings Playbook January 16, 2024 Silver Linings Playbook Lawrence and Cooper; Philadelphia sports anguish; seasonal setting; iPods; family and neighborhood detail Read discussion ↗
Flight January 9, 2024 Flight Washington’s damaged performance; crash staging; Reilly; smoking; SouthJet; souls; stroke-bags phrase; porn-set scene Read discussion ↗
Searching for Bobby Fischer January 2, 2024 Searching for Bobby Fischer Script and narration; New York; comeback rhythm; parental pressure; rival; shoes; adult feuds Read discussion ↗
Under Siege December 25, 2023 Under Siege Entrances, Seagal’s accidental comedy and hand technique, the supporting character design, war-room celebrations, ruthless villains, and the Navy look Read discussion ↗
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation December 19, 2023 National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Brisk absurdity and sincerity; Chase’s physical comedy; yuppies; cast; sap; memes; enduring holiday status; cat gag Read discussion ↗
The Pelican Brief December 12, 2023 The Pelican Brief Shepard; Sneller routine; disguises; chemistry; Goldwyn; newspapers; secret room; New Orleans; following a cab; names; Pakula; conspiracy theorists; jogging clothes; FBI pressure; barking dog Read discussion ↗
Sea of Love December 5, 2023 Sea of Love Yankees fans; cameos; drunken cops; Jenkins; Spencer; karate; loafers; records; Price dialogue; racist blame-shifting, bitterly qualified Read discussion ↗
Mr. and Mrs. Smith November 21, 2023 Mr. and Mrs. Smith Celebrity magazines; contract-killing premise; Jolie’s chair balance; insults; zip lines; counseling; Pasadena house; Washington; Brody; weapons stove; tracksuits; Monaghan; Vaughn; party outfit Read discussion ↗
An Officer and a Gentleman November 14, 2023 An Officer and a Gentleman Paula and Lynette; smoking to Benatar; Caruso; DOR; obstacle courses; Puget Debs; submersion training; haircuts; credits; ending; Grace Zabriskie Read discussion ↗
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves November 7, 2023 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Kamen score; medieval setting; archery; wigs; Men in Tights; physical filmmaking; Morgan Creek; matched fights; Little John’s respect; preparation montage; horseback Costner; redistribution; hometown introductions; dialogue; catapult Read discussion ↗
The Omen October 31, 2023 The Omen Opening at 6 a.m. on June 6 immediately signals the devil. Read discussion ↗
