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“What’s the rumpus?”: “Miller’s Crossing” at 30

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A noticeable step up in their artistry at the time, the Coen brothers’ gangster pastiche remains the duo’s crown jewel.

Peter Sobczynski Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020

“Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead” remains a skillful sum of its parts

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A puzzle of a thriller, Sidney Lumet’s final film slides its script and performances together with ease.

Jonah Koslofsky Posted on July 13, 2020July 7, 2020

With “Big Fish,” Tim Burton Told His Last, Greatest Tall Tale

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Tim Burton’s last great film was a mythic tall tale that anchored his dark whimsy in something more sentimental and moving.

Dusty Wilson Posted on March 16, 2019August 5, 2020
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