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Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) Themes: A Brilliant, Unflinching Look at Greed, Revenge, and Power

Once Upon a Time in the West Themes: A Brilliant, Unflinching Look at Greed, Revenge, and Power

I still remember the first time I heard that lonely harmonica drift across the opening credits like wind over empty rails. The film is Once Upon a Time in the … Read more

Why Persona is a Masterpiece: The Dark Genius of Ingmar Bergman’s Greatest Film

Persona 1966 film review 2025

What does it mean when silence speaks louder than words? In 1966, Ingmar Bergman released Persona, a Swedish psychological drama that is often described as one of the most complex … Read more

Love and Death (1975): The Shocking Genius of Woody Allen’s Best Philosophical Satire

Love and Death (1975): The Shocking Genius of Woody Allen's Best Philosophical Satire

What do you call a comedy that quotes Dostoyevsky like a stand-up routine and turns pacifism into slapstick? For me, Love and Death (1975) is that rare subject that rewards … Read more

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