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InCinemaniabyCian McGrathBrian De Palma’s ‘Passion’ is an Intriguing MessThis semi-ironic thriller from an acclaimed director of the genre makes for a strange, disconcerting experienceApr 7
InFanfarebyDarren ZougaScarface (1983) — Big, Ugly and Kind of Good, at 40Did this bloated ‘80s crime epic get too high on its own supply?Nov 11, 202320
Lawrence BennieThe Untouchables: Narrative SegmentationA plot breakdown of Brian De Palma’s 1987 crime classicMar 25
Colin Edwards‘The Bonfire of the Vanities’ or — So Just How Bad is It?I’ve been a big Brian De Palma fan for years, and when I say big I mean BIG. Sure, his films frequently have undeniable issues and flaws…Oct 19, 2023
InFrame RatedbyBarnaby PageCarlito’s Way — a masterful gangster epic from De PalmaA Puerto Rican former convict, just released from prison, pledges to stay away from drugs and violence despite the pressure around him…Sep 26, 20236
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