Keyword: escape
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Casablanca
Word of mouth is a strange thing, and “Casablanca” from 1943 is exactly the kind of film that earns it one recommendation at a time. It is the kind of film that tends to outlast whatever else came out the same year. Everything the film wants you to feel is right there in its tagline:…
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The Bourne Identity
If you have been putting off “The Bourne Identity” since 2002, this is your sign to finally move it to the top of the queue. It is easy to see why it keeps getting recommended long after its initial release. The marketing leaned on the line “He was the perfect weapon until he became the…
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Reservoir Dogs
Every so often a film shows up that seems built for exactly one mood, and “Reservoir Dogs”, released in 1992, is one of those titles. That reputation, as it turns out, is well earned. “Every dog has his day.” That is the tagline, and it does a surprisingly honest job of setting the tone before…
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The Truman Show
Some movies announce exactly what they are within the first few minutes. “The Truman Show” (1998) is refreshingly upfront about its ambitions. That reputation, as it turns out, is well earned. The marketing leaned on the line “On the air. Unaware.” — and once you are a few scenes in, it is clear that is…