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Psycho II (1983)

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Ross Birks

Making sequels to movies over twenty years old might be pretty commonplace today but back in the early 1980’s, when Universal decided to produce a follow up to Alfred Hitchcock’s seminal Psycho, it was practically unheard of. Originally conceived as … Continue reading →

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Murder on the Orient Express (1974) or: How Albert Finney Can Save Your Movie

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Ross Birks

A great case-study in how one great performance can make a movie worthwhile. Murder on the Orient Express is exquisitely constructed. Director Sidney Lumet handles the sprawling cast with ease and constantly fills the frame with lush period-detail. It’s as glitz and … Continue reading →

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