PinnedConall McManusinFrame RatedRear Window (1954) — curiosity, evil, and our voyeuristic humanity in Hitchcock’s masterpieceA house and wheelchair-bound photographer, his fashion model girlfriend, and his visiting nurse spy on neighbours from his courtyard…Aug 2917Aug 2917
PinnedConall McManusinFrame RatedMidnight Cowboy — the film that killed the dreams of the 1960sA naive hustler travels from Texas to New York City to seek personal fortune, finding a new friend in the process.May 1227May 1227
PinnedConall McManusinFanfareLove is an IdealMetin Erksan’s masterpiece Time to Love (1965) conveys both heartache and metaphysical angst, creating a haunting filmJan 197Jan 197
Conall McManusinFrame RatedGoldfinger — classic Bond film is both terrible and brilliantWhile investigating a gold magnate’s smuggling, James Bond uncovers a plot to contaminate the Fort Knox gold reserve…2d ago202d ago20
Conall McManusinFrame RatedAmerican Beauty — identity crisis and suburban dystopia in an iconic dramaIn 1999, America was looking at itself in the mirror — but it didn’t like what it saw. Though perfect from a distance, people were…4d ago124d ago12
Conall McManusinFanfareFilms That Deserve a Remake: Event HorizonA badly-written final act, lost footage, and studio interference ruined a potentially incredible film4d ago204d ago20
Conall McManusinFrame RatedQuiz Show — the falsehoods of America and death of morality in a poignant dramaA young lawyer investigates a potentially fixed game show…6d ago76d ago7
Conall McManusinFrame RatedBeetlejuice Beetlejuice — blockbuster sequel succeeds with macabre, morbid gleeStill haunted by Betelgeuse, Lydia Deetz’s rebellious teenage daughter accidentally opens a portal to the afterlife.Sep 88Sep 88
Conall McManusinFrame RatedFight Club — killing God, burning America, and overcoming cosmic lonelinessAn insomniac office worker and a devil-may-care soap maker form an underground fight club that evolves into much more.Sep 619Sep 619
Conall McManusinFrame RatedBeing John Malkovich — the absurdity of existence in a philosophical comedyA puppeteer discovers a portal that leads literally into the head of movie star John Malkovich.Sep 310Sep 310