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Whiplash 2014
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Whether or not you're a musician, this film explores the undeniable line between passion and obsession. Andrew Neiman could have very easily walked out on Fletcher and his Shaffer band after being embarrassed by not figuring out in his first rehearsal if he was rushing or dragging. But Andrew's pursuit of greatness in his craft superseded any conventional logic.
Was Fletcher abusive in his approach? Flat-out yes, but when you have an unquenchable desire to be the best, nothing else…
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*batteries not included 1987
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I wouldn't necessarily say that it's one of the best movies of the 80s, but I won't deny the heartwarming charm of this film. Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy are absolutely perfect leads for this film. I remember seeing this film for the first time in the late 80s on WPIX, when it was just known as Channel 11. As a kid, I didn't understand what dementia was, and, understandably, I had a hard time following why Faye was as…
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Analyze This 1999
When I watch this movie, I don't look at it as a caricature of the Italian Mafia. Robert DeNiro and the rest of the mob cast bring a very nice authenticity to it. It's not overly violent, and it doesn't have to be. I'll tell you something - if you watch "Goodfellas" before you see this, you'll see that comraderie of the wiseguys and understand not only the loyalties and disroyalties but the extreme parallels of a mobster and your…
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