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1999: "American Beauty" dir. Sam Mendes
A thematically troubling masterpiece and its equally troubling sense of reality.
Jan 19 • 
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1999: "American Beauty" dir. Sam Mendes
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1995: Braveheart dir. Mel Gibson
Three hours of meaningless Scottish pride saved by gory, exciting battle sequences.
Feb 16 • 
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1995: Braveheart dir. Mel Gibson
1996: The English Patient dir. Anthony Minghella
A well-acted film that you have to be very, very patient to watch.
Feb 9 • 
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1996: The English Patient dir. Anthony Minghella
1997: "Titanic" dir. James Cameron
A rather boring piece of art with an undeniable legacy.
Feb 2 • 
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1997: "Titanic" dir. James Cameron
1998: "Shakespeare in Love" dir. John Madden
A modern theatrical embodiment of William Shakespeare's disrespect for historical accuracy.
Jan 26 • 
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1998: "Shakespeare in Love" dir. John Madden
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A reflection on the winners of Best Picture from 1950-1999 and how they hold up in the 21st century, from the mind of a 20-year-old English/Film student. Updates every Sunday.
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