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Favorite Movies | Apocalypse Now (1979)

Posted by Eric Mack | Jul 6, 2016 | Favorite Movies | 0

Francis Ford Coppola’s Vietnam War masterpiece Apocalypse Now continues to be the most rich and rewarding film in his entire ouevre.

Favorite Movies | The Godfather Part II (1974)

Posted by Eric Mack | Dec 13, 2014 | Favorite Movies | 0

No Brando? No problem. The Godfather Part II creatively examines both sides of the Don Corleone coin without paying Brando a cent.

Favorite Movies | The Godfather (1972)

Posted by Eric Mack | Nov 7, 2014 | Favorite Movies | 0

The Godfather Part II’s parallel narrative structure is often cited as unique, but the original’s use of an extended prologue is just as groundbreaking.

Favorite Movies | Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Posted by Eric Mack | Oct 9, 2014 | Favorite Movies | 0

Steven Spielberg’s technical masterpiece Saving Private Ryan remains one of the very best films in the war genre and qualifies as a Great American Film.

Favorite Movies | Gladiator (2000)

Posted by Eric Mack | Sep 21, 2014 | Favorite Movies | 0

Gladiator made gobs of money and a slew of awards thanks to thrilling action sequences and compelling drama that captured the imagination of millions.