Keyword: journalism
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City of God
Some movies announce themselves with noise; City of God (2002) prefers to earn its reputation the slow way, one convert at a time. You can tell a lot about a movie from its tagline, and “If you run, the beast catches you; if you stay, the beast eats you.” gives away the game in the…
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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Word of mouth is a strange thing, and “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” from 2004 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…
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Nightcrawler
When Dan Gilroy sat down to make “Nightcrawler”, the goal was clearly to deliver something that sticks with an audience long after the credits roll. That reputation, as it turns out, is well earned. “The city shines brightest at night.” That is the tagline, and it does a surprisingly honest job of setting the tone…