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3 things about Kristoffer Borgli’s DREAM SCENARIO

Dream Scenario [2023] 1. Not plants, ants. 2. Pursued by a tall man. 3. Big Suit, wrong color. The entire film is an oscillation between moments of genuine insight and asinine obviousness.

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3 things about John Dahl’s RED ROCK WEST

Red Rock West [1993] 1. He digs out some spare change from a coffee can under the seat. 2. “What should I do?” “If I were you I’d get a divorce.” 3. Impaled on a monument.

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3 things about John Woo’s FACE/OFF

Face/Off [1997] 1. She’s honestly going to keep her diary in an unlocked desk drawer where just anyone, including her own husband and daughter, can read it? 2. “Do you have protection?” 3. An invading flock of pigeons.

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3 things about Matthew Vaughn’s KICK-ASS

Kick-Ass [2010] 1. Elizabeth McGovern makes her first appearance, dies suddenly about 20 seconds later, and is never seen again. 2. Warhol’s “Gun” on his office wall. 3. “Add to Shopping Cart,” he advises. Appalling. I guess it was supposed … Continue reading

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