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fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Brazil is as prescient as ever

Brazil opens with a bureaucratic error. A fly gets stuck in a typewriter, changing the surname of Archibald Tuttle to Archibald Buttle, a misprint on a form that dictates the government forcibly detain a suspected terrorist (Tuttle) but instead leads to the arrest of an entirely innocent man (Buttle). If the inciting events of our great science fiction films have been hostile aliens, seductive robots, and reckless technologies, Terry Gilliam begins his with a humble typo.
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fromRolling Stone
2 weeks ago

One of Most Disturbing NYC Thrillers of the 1980s Has Been AWOL -- Until Now

Somewhere in this city, possibly among these people, is a man... so close to the edge that when he breaks, it could change your life forever.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nine Queens review Fabian Bielinsky's brilliant grifter classic offers masterclass in double dealing

Confidence trickery and narrative deception intertwine in a critique of human greed within a corrupt financial system.
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fromInverse
1 month ago

60 Years Later, Two Forgotten Sci-Fi Movies Just Got A Huge Upgrade

Recent restorations of older sci-fi films, notably Dr. Who and the Daleks, offer a beautiful homage to a unique genre characterizing its legacy.
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

June 2025 Blu-Ray/Streaming Guide: "Drop," "The Nice Guys," "Dark City," More | DVD/Blu-Ray | Roger Ebert

'Dark City' has been revived with a new 4K restoration, featuring extensive commentary and special features that enhance its enduring quality.
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

Female Filmmakers in Focus: Marva Nabili on "The Sealed Soil" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

The Sealed Soil reflects a young woman's struggles against societal norms amid Iran's transition from tradition to modernity.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
3 months ago

Restored and Rediscovered Festival Spotlights Organizations at the Forefront of Film Restoration | Features | Roger Ebert

The recent surge in film restorations showcases a deepening commitment to preserving cinema history, engaging new audiences with classic films.
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fromKqed
3 months ago

Charlie Chaplin's 'The Gold Rush' Is Heading Back to the Big Screen

A new 4K restoration of Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush premiered at Cannes, revitalizing the classic silent film for a new audience.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
3 months ago

Cannes Film Festival 2025: A Look at the Cannes Classics Program | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Cannes Classics allows at-home viewers to experience iconic films during Cannes Film Festival.
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fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Celebrate Jaws' 50th Anniversary With This New 4K Steelbook Edition Blu-Ray

The Jaws 50th Anniversary Steelbook Edition will be released on June 17, featuring extensive special features.
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