In 2007,Martin Scorsesewon his first and only Best Director Academy Award for his work onThe Departed.
Sam Mendesmay not be widely recognized like other Oscar-winning directors, but his films certainly are.
No one believes Sawyer when she explains the mix-up, and her stress causes doctors to extend her hold.
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Niki Lauda (Daniel Bruhl) is a disciplined Austrian workaholic.
Both men are professional race car drivers with a fierce rivalry.
Ron Howardis as prolific as he is reliable.
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While it was far from unsuccessful upon its release,Rush’s reputationdoesn’t equal its quality.
Based on real people and events, the film isengaging and propulsive and features heart-stopping racing set pieces.
But between these two distinct eras, there wasJackie Brown.
The pair have instant chemistry and hit it off.
The film was a box office flop buthas since gained a well-deserved cult following.
By the timeSteve Jobsrolled around, “Jobs-fatigue” had well and truly taken over.
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Several years later, an enormous amphibious creature bursts out of the river and attacks the surrounding city.
Before retreating to the water, the creature snatches young Hyun-seo (Go Ah-sung) and takes her under.
Monty has one day left before he’s required to turn himself in to begin his sentence.
Throughout his final day of freedom, Monty and his dog, Doyle, travel around New York City.
Spike Leeis known for classics likeDo the Right ThingandMalcolm X.
On its face,25th Houris a character-based story about one man reckoning with his future and reconciling his past.
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His police connections help him get away with his crimes but make him a dangerous person to cross.
William Friedkinwas in his 70s when he directedKiller Joe.
These factors also defineKiller Joeand represent a few of the many reasons that the film is unmissable.
Despite attending a range of scenes across Manhattan each night, he hasn’t saved a patient in months.
Throughout three night shifts, Frank and his rotating roster of partners attend dangerous and confronting scenes.
All the while, Frank is being haunted by the ghosts of the patients he couldn’t help.
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The subject matter may be different, butthe directorial skill remains on point.
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