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2000s Film T

The Taking of Pelham 123 (Remake) (2009)

Starring: Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro, James Gandolfini, and Luis Guzmán, with a small role from Adrian MartinezGrade: B- When Jay-Z’s “99 Problems” opens [Read More…]

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1970s Film T

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)

Starring: Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, Héctor Elizondo, James Broderick, Jerry Stiller, Earl Hindman, Tony Roberts, and Doris Roberts with a cameo from Bill [Read More…]

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1990s Film R

Ransom (1996)

Starring: Mel Gibson, Rene Russo, Gary Sinise, Delroy Lindo, Liev Schreiber, Donnie Wahlberg, Dan Hedaya, and Lili TaylorGrade: A Do not fuck with Mel Gibson. [Read More…]

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1970s Film T

The Terrorists (also known as Ransom) (1974)

Starring: Sean Connery and Ian McShaneGrade: F The tagline for the poster should’ve read, “Sean Connery is the “Scandinavian Dirty Harry” in The Terrorists“. Summary [Read More…]

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1970s Classic D Film

Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

Starring: Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon, and James BroderickGrade: Classic Remember when Al Pacino was untouchable? No matter what roles he may [Read More…]