Masterpieces of American Cinema: Searchers, The

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This seminal western could have been produced only in the 1950s, since it contains the inherent contradictions and ideological cracks in the American way of Life. It’s a rare film that deals head-on with the roots of racism in American life.

Blue Jasmine (2013): Cate Blanchett’s Oscar Card–Woody Allen’s Strongest Film in Years

The great actress Cate Blanchett should receive her seventh Oscar nomination for playing the lead in Allen’s Blue Jasmine, his best film in two decades./p>

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Girl Most Likely: Silly Comedy Starring Kristen Wiig

Contrary to its title, “Girls Most Likely” is anything but a likable comedy.

Conjuring: Lead Characters–Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson

Safran affirms that the script had a similar effect. “The first time I read it I loved it, but I discovered that I couldn’t read the script at night, I literally couldn’t sleep. I had to read it first thing in the morning, because I needed the whole day to pass for it to dissipate. […]

Conjuring: Making Gothic Horror Film

I’ve always been a big fan of the Warrens. They pioneered the modern-day style of ghost hunting with technical equipment, capturing evidence on film and audiotape–James Wan