Sins of Omission - Entry #77: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)

Running Time: 108 minutes

Directed By: Robert Rodriguez

Written By: Robert Kurtzman, Quentin Tarantino

Main Cast: George Clooney, Juliette Lewis, Harvey Keitel, Quentin Tarantino, Ernest Liu 

“WELCOME TO THE TITTY TWISTER!”

RATING: 8/10

SINS OF OMISSION - Entry #76: The Exorcist (1973)

This has already been reviewed by yours truly. No need for pictures and a repeat of the filmmakers, cast, etc.

To be clear, this would be my sin, not the book's. I ended up re-watching this one post-BOOK and feeling it needed inclusion into my fold.

Click here to view the original review.

Sins of Omission - Entry #75: Affliction (1997)

Running Time: 114 minutes

Directed By: Paul Schrader 

Written By: Paul Schrader, based on the novel by Russell Banks

Main Cast: Nick Nolte, Sissy Spacek, James Coburn, Brigid Tierney, Willem Dafoe 

BEST OF THE BATCH

At this point, we hit the end of a batch of 100 movies. Believe it or not, this was like three years ago or so...that’s how far behind I am at this. Anyway, absolutely LOVE THIS MOVIE. I consider it to be a true hidden gem. I’d seen it a few times before I warmed up to it as much as I did. Highest recommendation...although don’t expect much - it’s definitely low key in its greatness. 

RATING: 9/10

Sins of Omission - Entry #74: In the Company of Men (1997)

Running Time: 96 minutes

Directed By: Neil LaBute

Written By: Neil LaBute

Main Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Matt Malloy, Stacy Edwards

MEN ARE PIGS

RATING: 9/10

SINS OF OMISSION - Entry #73: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

Running Time: 166 minutes
Directed By: David Fincher
Written By: Eric Roth, Robin Swicord, based on the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Main Cast: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Julia Ormond, Taraji P. Henson

CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSER

I don't even know what that headline is supposed to mean...

RATING: 9/10

SINS OF OMISSION - Entry #72: ELECTION (1999)

Running Time: 103 minutes
Directed By: Alexander Payne
Written By: Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor, based on the novel by Tom Perotta
Main Cast: Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon, Chris Klein, Jessica Campbell, Phil Reeves

DOUBLE SHOT OF PAYNE: 2 of 2

RATING: 8.5/10

SINS OF OMISSION - Entry #71: About Schmidt (2002)

Running Time: 125 minutes
Directed By: Alexander Payne
Written By: Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor, based on the novel by Louis Begley
Main Cast: Jack Nicholson, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Kathy Bates, June Squibb

DOUBLE SHOT OF PAYNE: 1 of 2

I've always been a big fan of Alexander Payne. Sideways was a list topper back in the "1001 Movies..." days and this is the first of two films that I've added into my personal, ongoing canon.

RATING: 8.5/10