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Second Cut’s Top 10 Best Films of All Time
Regular 2nd Cut Podcast hosts Jacob Davis, Kieran Judge and Sam Sewell-Peterson discuss their selections for the 10 Best Films of All Time, with controversial picks (including a 3-in-1).
Read MoreTaxi Driver (1976) Review
The legacy of Taxi Driver (1976) may not endure in a post-Trump world, but Martin Scorsese’s film starring Robert De Niro remains a landmark work of US cinema. Review by Jacob Davis.
Read MoreTaylor Swift: The Eras Tour (2023) Review
‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ set box office records, and it is a theater-worthy experience. Swift uses the film to construct her artistic image and narrative. Review by Jacob Davis.
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Insidious: The Red Door (2023) Review
Patrick Wilson takes a huge step behind the camera as he directs ‘Insidious: The Red Door’ (2023), a horror film full of anxiety, apprehension and fear. Review by Jacob Davis.
Read MoreExtraction 2 (2023) Review
Compared to other Netflix Original films, ‘Extraction 2’ (2023) starring Chris Hemsworth, is a gem. The kind of spectacle Netflix should shoot for. Review by Jacob Davis.
Read MoreFast X (2023) Review
‘Fast X’ (2023) is the first film to live up to the legacy created by ‘Fast Five’ and ‘Furious 7’. Jason Momoa offers franchise’s best performance. Review by Jacob Davis.
Read MoreI’m With Terry: Marlon Brando’s Method Performance in ‘On the Waterfront’
How Marlon Brando’s Method acting enhanced ‘On the Waterfront’ and added nuance and sympathy to his character Terry. Essay by Jacob Davis.
Read MoreA Career-Saving Change: Katharine Hepburn’s Natural Performance in ‘The Philadelphia Story’
Katharine Hepburn saved her career through adapting a new acting style in 1940 rom-com ‘The Philadelphia Story’. This essay explores how and why she did it. By Jacob Davis.
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December 11, 2023
2024 Golden Globe Awards – Film Nominees
The nominees for the 81st Golden Globe Awards have been announced,