![]() Boogie Nights New Line CinemaĪn epic about a bygone era (and the desire to be a star, whatever the cost), “Boogie Nights” is certainly one of the best films Paul Thomas Anderson has ever made and it put him on the map in the big way. It culminates in an emotional climax, and is photographed beautifully by cinematography great Roger Deakins. Director Sam Mendes crafts an explosive and thrilling action film that is deeply personal in nature, as Bond is forced to reckon with a changing world all while going up against an enemy from his past. One of the best James Bond movies ever made, 2012’s “Skyfall” deepens the emotional core of Daniel Craig’s 007 without sacrificing spectacle. Quippy one-liners and insightful observations about friendship abound. If you’re looking for a smart comedy to watch, you can’t go wrong with “Mean Girls.” Written by Tina Fey, the film takes a sharp look at high school from the point of view of a new student (played by Lindsay Lohan) who befriends a couple of outsiders, then gets asked to join the “cool girls.” What begins as recon for her goofball friends turns into a genuine want to be liked (and accepted) by these so-called “mean girls,” played by Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried and Lacey Chabert. Clooney delivers one of the best performances of his career, ditto Tom Wilkinson as a would-be whistleblower, and Tilda Swinton won an Oscar for her limited yet unforgettable role that culminates in a chilling showdown between her character and Clooney’s. Gilroy directs with a cool confidence that let’s you know you’re in good hands, even when the story is purposefully confounding (the script plays out in a fractured narrative). A wholly original dramatic thriller written and directed by Tony Gilroy, the 2007 film stars George Clooney as a “fixer” for a prestigious law firm who discovers a cover-up that he can’t shake. ![]() ![]() “Michael Clayton” feels like an adaptation of the best John Grisham novel never written.
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