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| THE GATEWAY (2021) |
Shea Whigham shines in a rare lead role in The Gateway, a crime thriller rich in setting and character, yet suffering from third act blues that dilutes its overall impact.
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| THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY (1981) |
Influential British gangster thriller The Long Good Friday still packs a punch with its twist filled exploration into crime and industry in late-1970s London, led by a mighty Bob Hoskins in his breakthrough role. |
| **** |
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| PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK (1975) |
An engrossing and haunting experience that successfully melds crafted period drama with an unsettling outback mystery, Picnic at Hanging Rock is filled with palpable dread and rich iconography that is delivered with spellbinding artistry by director Peter Weir. |
| ****1/2 |
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| CALVARY (2014) |
Led by an outstanding Brendan Gleeson, Calvary is a witty, thoughtful, and relevant examination into the far-reaching effects of the Catholic sex abuse crisis. |
| **** |
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