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Prizzi’s Honor (1985) Film Review by Gareth Rhodes

Posted on February 6, 2015 by garethrhodes

Prizzi’s Honor (1985) Directed by John Huston. With Jack Nicholson, Kathleen Turner, William Hickey, Robert Loggia, Anjelica Huston and John Randolph. I’m rubbish at cryptic crossword puzzles. A mere glance at one of the clues hurts my tiny brain. A … Continue reading →

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Sightseers (2012) Film Review by Gareth Rhodes

Posted on June 1, 2013 by garethrhodes

Sightseers (2012) Directed by Ben Wheatley. With Steve Oram and Alice Lowe. After the dark heart of 2011’s Kill List, it would appear Ben Wheatley is in the mood for some comic relief. While it’s true that Wheatley’s first two features … Continue reading →

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Killer Joe (2011) Film Review by Gareth Rhodes

Posted on May 9, 2013 by garethrhodes

Killer Joe (2011) Directed by William Friedkin. With Matthew McConaughey, Juno Temple, Emile Hirsch, Thomas Haden Church and Gina Gershon. Directed by William Friedkin and adapted from a screenplay by Pulitzer prize winning playwright Tracy Letts, Killer Joe is a … Continue reading →