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“Batman Begins” (2005)

I cover the reboot of all reboots, covering Christopher Nolan’s ambitious take on the origin of the greatest character in fiction

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“Falling Down” (1993)

I cover the cautionary tale of a man who gets fed up with the world around him and snaps, then walks around LA committing increasingly violent crimes on his way to his ex-wife’s house for his daughter’s birthday.

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“The Town” (2010)

I cover the Bawston crime thrilla that follows a guy who does bank and armored truck heists in Chahlstown, which is considered the bank robbery capital of the world. He ultimately falls for one of the bank managers that he actually kidnapped once, it’s a really good time.

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“Anatomy of a Murder” (1959)

I cover the 1959 courtroom classic that was set and shot in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan starring Jimmy Stewart.

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“Red Dawn” (1984)

I cover the original 1984 film that was released during the Cold War and was labeled as a propaganda film by many, as it portrays a Soviet invasion of the United States.

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“The Matrix” (1999)

I cover the groundbreaking original film that delivered on effects that were ahead of their time, a highly cerebral plot, and eight thousand references to who is “The One”.

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“Matilda” (1996)

I cover a 90s kid childhood favorite of mine and many others about a child who deals with scumbag adults and their unpleasant behavior has surprising effects on her.

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“The Truman Show” (1998)

I cover the incredibly interesting film that was Jim Carrey’s first major outing in a more dramatic role that really delivers.

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“The Devil Wears Prada” (2006) – 20th Anniversary

I cover the hit fashion-industry tale that is pretty well-loved by people who would ever consider watching it. There are so many great performances in this one.

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“You Only Live Twice” (1967) (James Bond)

I cover what was originally going to be Sir Sean Connery’s very last portrayal of James Bond. The plot is actually intense and interesting but some choices with the Japanese setting date it pretty horribly.

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