leethornton1

leethornton1

Favorite films

  • GoodFellas
  • The Godfather
  • Inglourious Basterds
  • L.A. Confidential

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  • Manchester by the Sea

    ★★★★½

  • Enemy of the State

    ★★★½

  • The Alto Knights

    ★★

  • Black Bag

    ★★

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  • Manchester by the Sea

    Manchester by the Sea

    ★★★★½

    "Probably the most realistic portrayal in a film I have ever seen regarding grief and how different people handle it. Casey Affleck certainly earned his Best Actor win at the Oscars for his performance. The police station scene, the sidewalk scene with Michelle Williams, and the scene at the table near the end of the film with his nephew were all amazing performances by the entire cast. Nicely shot throughout, and the writing was superb. There were a few laughs,…

  • Enemy of the State

    Enemy of the State

    ★★★½

    Very entertaining thriller by Tony Scott, long run time but lots of intensity & a great cast make the film thrive. The late great Gene Hackman transforms into his character adding a huge part to this film. A good thriller that reminded me at times of the fugitive with Harrison Ford.

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  • The Brutalist

    The Brutalist

    ★★★★½

    Brady Corbet achieved a massive accomplishment with this film, working with an impressive budget of $10 million. Corbet and his team delivered some of the most stunning cinematography I’ve seen in years. Adrien Brody portrays an innovative Hungarian architect, László Tóth, who flees his country to escape the Nazis and seeks refuge in America. Brody reminds audiences why he was the youngest ever winner of the Best Actor Oscar, delivering an absolute powerhouse performance that ranks among the best in…

  • Anora

    Anora

    ★★★★★

    Sean Baker crafted a masterpiece with this film, beautifully shot, especially those scenes in Brighton Beach. Mikey Madison was terrific; she was fierce with her tone and facial expressions throughout her authentic display of emotion and toughness, making her a must-watch at all times. This film full of chaos did a great job of pacing throughout; some long scenes make you feel the frustration and range of emotions, which great writing does. I loved the comedic aspect of this film.…