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Charlie Wilson’s War (2007)

Director: Mike Nichols Writer: Aaron Sorkin (Based on the book “Charlie Wilson’s War: The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History” by George Crile) Mike Nichols’s final film. OK but really saved by Hoffman’s supporting performance. Miss him … Continue reading

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The Jewel of the Nile (1985)

Director: Lewis Teague Writer: Mark Rosenthal & Lawrence Konner (Based on characters created by Diane Thomas)

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Ishtar (1987)

Director: Elaine May Writer: Elaine May I did not think this was anywhere as bad as its reputation suggests. Pretty slack in the middle but overall has some decent laughs!

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Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)

Director: Patty Jenkins Writers: Patty Jenkins & Geoff Johns & Dave Callaham (Story by Patty Jenkins & Geoff Johns) (Based on characters from DC Comics) I did not think this was good.

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The Hurt Locker (2009)

Director: Kathryn Bigelow Writer: Mark Boal Great!

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6 Underground (2019)

Director: Michael Bay Writers: Paul Wernick & Rheet Reese

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The Report (2019)

Director: Scott Z. Burns Writer: Scott Z. Burns

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Rock the Kasbah (2015)

Director: Barry Levinson Writer: Mitch Glazer

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Rosewater (2014)

Director: Jon Stewart Writer: Jon Stewart (Based on the book “Then They Came For Me” by Maziar Bahari with Aimee Molloy)

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Syriana (2005)

Director: Stephen Gaghan Writer: Stephen Gaghan (Based on the book “See No Evil” by Robert Baer)

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