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Take Shelter (2011): From the Ruthless Archives
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Read more: Take Shelter (2011): From the Ruthless ArchivesRefuge Denied. Curtis (Michael Shannon) is an Ohio man through and through, and as such, all but synonymous with America itself.
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The Marine (2006): From the Ruthless Archives
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Read more: The Marine (2006): From the Ruthless ArchivesApparently, black men do not drive minivans. Ever. Holy shit! The Marine? In these times? Not even close
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Fireproof (2008): From the Ruthless Archives
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Read more: Fireproof (2008): From the Ruthless ArchivesHalf-a-million dollars, Kirk Cameron, and the power of Jesus. What could go wrong?
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Slumdog Millionaire (2008): From the Ruthless Archives
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Read more: Slumdog Millionaire (2008): From the Ruthless ArchivesThere are no fairy tales in India, no white knights atop majestic steeds saving young damsels from despair and harm.
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A Tribute to Robert Altman
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Read more: A Tribute to Robert AltmanThe American cinema never really deserved the likes of Robert Altman, a man who never made the same movie twice, even when detractors accused him of coasting on his reputation.
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Wanda (1970)
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Read more: Wanda (1970)The 1970’s were, all things considered, beyond brutal. A paradise for bibliophiles, music lovers, and serial killer aficionados, yes, but for everyone else, a dumpster fire of epic proportions.
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The Unsung: Lenny Jordan, Happiness (1998)
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Read more: The Unsung: Lenny Jordan, Happiness (1998)Lenny (Ben Gazzara) has had enough. Faking it comes easy in a marriage, but even the strongest man has his limits. Only so many times you can hear the same tired stories, and shrug at the same lame jokes.
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Strait Jacket (1964)
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Read more: Strait Jacket (1964)I’ve been selecting so many classic films lately, that I thought it fitting to make a change and endorse one of the greatest camp classics of modern times–William Castle’s Strait-Jacket.
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80’s Action Hall of Fame: Brad Wesley, Road House
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Read more: 80’s Action Hall of Fame: Brad Wesley, Road HouseYou see, Brad runs it all. “Jasper” on the maps, but “Wesley” in the hearts and minds of the faithful. He is mayor, sheriff, president, and pimp, all at once, just to avoid confusion.
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The Great Debaters (2007)
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Read more: The Great Debaters (2007)Racism is wrong. Southern sheriffs like to beat up illiterate farmers to get information. Fathers who are ministers expect a lot from their children. And oh yes, education can move mountains.