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John Boorman: Beyond Deliverance

July 15, 2021

English film director John Boorman’s high point was Deliverance, although he made some interesting films prior to and after that notable film. Boorman came from television and his body of film work is not huge, so his name is not as well-known as his contemporaries, yet he managed to helm some riveting story of human … More John Boorman: Beyond Deliverance

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Point Blank / The Killers

July 3, 2019

Two of Lee Marvin’s most definitive films.  These are angry, violent films with sadistic characters, and perfect Lee Marvin film.  Marvin is an acquired taste. He’s known for his villains more than his more positive characters. Marvin wasn’t afraid of inhabiting very twisted people. In Point Blank, Marvin leads an impressive cast but, he’s clearly … More Point Blank / The Killers

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