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3 things about Bertrand Bonello’s THE BEAST

The Beast [2023] 1. Destroying the Ming vase. 2. The club has no name and it’s always a different year. 3. He notices the shape of a wedding ring through her gloved hand.

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3 things about John Singleton’s BOYZ N THE HOOD

Boyz n the Hood [1991] 1. When Whitman Mayo pops up. 2. “What you did is no different from what mothers have done from the beginning of time. It’s just too bad more brothers won’t do the same. But don’t … Continue reading

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3 things about John Patton Ford’s EMILY THE CRIMINAL

Emily the Criminal [2022] 1. Feng shui. 2. She appropriates his box cutter strategy. 3. “Thank you. No more talking, just leave. Thank you so much for coming in.” “Hey, if you want to tell me what to do, put … Continue reading

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3 things about Bill Duke’s DEEP COVER

Deep Cover [1992] 1. He tells him to get his feet off the couch and use a coaster. 2. “See you soon, David.” “Yeah. We’ll have shrimp. Get the fuck out!” 3. The way he says, “You shouldn’t’ve done that.”

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3 things about Larry Cohen’s BONE

Bone [1972] 1. Shoplifting meat. 2. “I do all the work.” 3. Literally burying his head in the sand.

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A One Night Tribute to Barry Gifford in LA

American Cinematheque is throwing a One Night Tribute to Barry Gifford on September 3! The lineup features the LA premiere of ROY’S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD’S CHICAGO + WILD AT HEART + LOST HIGHWAY. It’s a triple feature for the ages … Continue reading

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