Born in Flames (1983)
89%
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“The film is experimental and wild with a clear voice of anger and dissent.” –
Battleship Pretension
Sep 25, 2025
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Saving Face (2004)
88%
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“Saving Face is charming and witty, while it has a lot to say about the relationship between mothers and their daughters — through the lens of an immigrant’s story.” –
Battleship Pretension
Aug 29, 2025
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You Can Count on Me (2000)
95%
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“You Can Count on Me is great and one of the most important movies in American independent cinema of the last 25 years. ” –
Battleship Pretension
Jul 22, 2025
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Sorcerer (1977)
84%
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“Overall, Sorcerer is William Friedkin’s masterwork, as a storyteller and filmmaker.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jul 9, 2025
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The Wiz (1978)
38%
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“It’s tough to separate the 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz, when watching The Wiz, but it really has nothing to do with the 1978 musical.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jun 13, 2025
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Withnail and I (1987)
84%
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“It’s truly a cult classic and one of the best films from Bruce Robinson, a director who has made far too little during his filmmaking career.” –
Battleship Pretension
May 24, 2025
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Anora (2024)
93%
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“The movie Anora is bright and energetic with a bit of empathy towards its characters.” –
Battleship Pretension
May 11, 2025
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Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)
75%
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“The film can be enjoyed as a standalone, however, with a lot to admire about it, like its creature design of both Godzilla and Biollante, and spy espionage genre action.” –
Battleship Pretension
Apr 7, 2025
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The Wages of Fear (1953)
100%
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“The movie feels modern, even though it was made more than 70 years ago.” –
Battleship Pretension
Mar 25, 2025
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Crossing Delancey (1988)
82%
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“Crossing Delancey is a charming film that’s full of energy and style.” –
Battleship Pretension
Feb 25, 2025
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Punch-Drunk Love (2002)
79%
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“It has a pulse, while Sandler’s full array of acting chops is put on display with vulnerability and nuance.” –
Battleship Pretension
Feb 15, 2025
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The Grifters (1990)
92%
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“In most ways, the film is hard-edged, yet playful, with flairs of betrayal, brutality, and cleverness in storytelling, while it keeps viewers engaged, but always one step ahead of the audience.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jan 30, 2025
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Inglourious Basterds (2009)
89%
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“If you’re a fan of Inglourious Basterds, then this Arrow Video’s special edition is worth the double-dip (assuming you already own the movie).” –
Battleship Pretension
Jan 21, 2025
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Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)
58%
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“Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling is a gem!” –
Battleship Pretension
Jan 16, 2025
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Eastern Condors (1987)
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“If you like dynamite action or men on a mission movies (you can see where Quentin Tarantino took some inspiration here for Inglourious Basterds), then give Eastern Condors a watch.” –
Battleship Pretension
Dec 26, 2024
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No Country for Old Men (2007)
93%
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“No Country For Old Men is a great film from two great directors.” –
Battleship Pretension
Dec 24, 2024
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Funny Girl (1968)
95%
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“It plays just as well in 2024, as it did in 1968 with loads of charm and grace from Streisand’s star-making performance and Wyler’s steady hand and eye in the director’s chair.” –
Battleship Pretension
Nov 25, 2024
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Gummo (1997)
39%
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“Although Harmony Korine is considered an important filmmaker and an auteur director in his own right, his debut is a tough hang and only reserved for those with a strong stomach for misery and the grotesque.” –
Battleship Pretension
Oct 29, 2024
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Happiness (1998)
84%
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“It’s for those who have an open-mind to its themes and characters.” –
Battleship Pretension
Sep 28, 2024
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Real Life (1979)
84%
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“In a lot of ways, Real Life was ahead of its time, especially when you consider the wide range of reality TV over the last 25 years.” –
Battleship Pretension
Aug 31, 2024
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Rally Caps (2024)
100%
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“Although Rally Caps is predictable and cliché (what sports movie isn’t?), there’s a lot of joy and fun to be had while watching this movie.” –
Battle Royale With Cheese
Aug 14, 2024
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Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
83%
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“If Beverly Hills Cop was made in 2024, it would take 45 minutes before Foley gets to California. The storytelling and the way it unfolds is so economical that it’s surprising that filmmakers don’t make movies like this nowadays...” –
Battle Royale With Cheese
Aug 9, 2024
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Perfect Days (2023)
96%
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“It feels active, so the audience comes along, as if Wenders is leading them through parks, alleyways, and public toilets in Tokyo.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jul 23, 2024
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Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (1973)
60%
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“The film explores themes of friendship and duty in the old west.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jul 17, 2024
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Querelle (1982)
65%
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“It’s bold, confusing, off-putting, and at times very ugly and violent.” –
Battleship Pretension
Jun 12, 2024
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