This remake of the 1955 French horror classic is a mixed bag. Most of what works here is lifted directly from the original: The distinctive
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Shadows and Fog (1991)
Woody Allen’s valentine to 1930s genre cinema like “M” and Universal monster movies is extraordinarily well-shot, with its intricate and lovingly recreated sets, but there’s
Dick Tracy (1990)
Warren Beatty’s adaptation of the 1930s comic strip is certainly visually striking. As a matter of fact, the set design, makeup effects, cartoonish backgrounds and
Bad Santa 2 (2016)
Although it’s a direct sequel to Terry Zwigoff’s cult classic, “Bad Santa 2” has little in common with the original. For starters, the tone here
Dolores Claiborne (1995)
Sadly overlooked at the time of its release, this adaptation of Stephen King’s emotionally complex family drama is one of the best mainstream movies of
Misery (1990)
A terrifying and consistently suspenseful adaptation of the Stephen King shocker, Rob Reiner’s “Misery” achieves something rather rare in cinema: A Stephen King adaptation that
