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20 Best Movies on Canadian Netflix (from the 20th Century)

February 8, 2021 flawintheiris

I don't think this is a secret: Netflix doesn't carry a deep library of quality older cinema. Most folks looking to a streaming service for a classic movie are probably better off subscribing to Amazon Prime — a lot to enjoy there — or the Criterion Channel. (I'd also recommend a look at the library… Read More

Carrie (1976 and 2013) review

October 29, 2013 flawintheiris

1976Directed by Brian DePalmaAdapted by Lawrence D. Cohen from the Stephen King novel2013Directed by Kimberly PierceAdapted by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa from the Cohen script and the King novelI went through my Stephen King phase as a teenager, reading most of his early novels and short stories. I wish I better remembered Carrie, the novel. But preparing… Read More

Savages review

August 8, 2012 flawintheiris

Directed by Oliver StoneWritten by Stone, Shane Salerno and Don Winslow, from Winslow's novelChon (Taylor Kitsch) and Ben (Aaron Johnson) are two very successful California pot growers and dealers. They run a clean and efficient operation that makes them very comfortable, providing chances for humanitarian missions, too (so we know these are dealers with a… Read More