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Exploring #6: Paul Thomas Anderson

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 by Eternality Tan

Disclosure Day (2026)

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My Father’s Shadow (2025)

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Touki bouki (1973)

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To Singapore, with Love (2013)

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Last Metro, The (1980)

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Blade, The (1995)

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Exploring #23: Mike De Leon

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How to Divorce During the War (2026)

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Useful Ghost, A (2025)

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May 19, 2019April 21, 2022 by Eternality Tan

Network (1976)

  • Lumet, Sidney
  • 1976, Sidney Lumet, USA
  • 2 Comments

A film excoriating the media that still feels relevant today, this ’70s classic by Lumet features stunning performances all-round.

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
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May 19, 2019October 24, 2021 by Eternality Tan

Jason Bourne (2016)

  • Greengrass, Paul, Popular
  • 2016, Paul Greengrass, USA
  • 1 Comment

Not one of Paul Greengrass’ most coherent thrillers, but this belated reunion with Matt Damon remains compelling and makes a semi-solid case for continuing sequels.

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Rating: 3 out of 5.
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May 19, 2019February 1, 2022 by Eternality Tan

Bourne Supremacy, The (2004)

  • Greengrass, Paul, Popular
  • 2004, Paul Greengrass, USA
  • 2 Comments

A solid second installment to the Bourne franchise that is a showcase of Paul Greengrass’ talent as a skilled action-suspense filmmaker.

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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May 12, 2019February 1, 2022 by Eternality Tan

Bourne Ultimatum, The (2007)

  • Greengrass, Paul, Popular
  • 2007, Paul Greengrass, USA
  • 4 Comments

The best movie of the franchise and a very high watermark of 2000s action-thrillers.

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
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May 6, 2019November 28, 2021 by Eternality Tan

Leave No Trace (2018)

  • Granik, Debra
  • 2018, Debra Granik, USA
  • 3 Comments

Tender and heartfelt in the most unassuming of ways, this father-daughter tale boasts two extraordinary lead performances in Ben Foster and Thomasin McKenzie.

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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May 5, 2019August 30, 2020 by Eternality Tan

Winter’s Bone (2010)

  • Granik, Debra
  • 2010, Debra Granik, USA
  • 2 Comments

Slightly overrated despite the accolades, but this mood-piece should appeal to most fans of American indie cinema.

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5.
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May 4, 2019March 5, 2025 by Eternality Tan

Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

  • Lumet, Sidney
  • 1975, Sidney Lumet, USA
  • 4 Comments

Al Pacino gives one of his finest performances in this highly-entertaining drama about a bank robbery gone wrong, directed by the incredibly dexterous Sidney Lumet.

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
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April 28, 2019February 16, 2021 by Eternality Tan

12 Angry Men (1957)

  • Criterion Collection, Lumet, Sidney
  • 1957, Sidney Lumet, USA
  • 9 Comments

Lumet’s feature debut is his greatest work, and is perhaps the most engaging black-and-white film ever made.

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Rating: 5 out of 5.
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April 28, 2019May 29, 2022 by Eternality Tan

Captain Phillips (2013)

  • Greengrass, Paul
  • 2013, Paul Greengrass, USA
  • 5 Comments

Paul Greengrass shows why he is a contemporary master of intense cinema in this superbly crafted thriller with a powerhouse Tom Hanks performance.

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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April 28, 2019June 16, 2019 by Eternality Tan

United 93 (2006)

  • Greengrass, Paul
  • 2006, Paul Greengrass, UK, USA
  • 5 Comments

5 stars

Arguably the most riveting, suspenseful and emotional thriller of the 2000s decade, one that you already know the ending to.

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