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Sharp Stick (2022)

By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Director: Lena Dunham
Starring: Jon Bernthal | Kristine Froseth | Lena Dunham | Luka Sabbat | Scott Speedman

Sharp Stick
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Crimes of the Future (2022)

By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 3.75 cats
Director: David Cronenberg
Starring: Don McKellar | Kristen Stewart | Léa Seydoux | Lihi Kornowski | Nadia Litz | Scott Speedman | Viggo Mortensen

Crimes of the Future

Brett says: “David Cronenberg returns to his ‘Cronenbergian ways’ in this film full of his body horror, shock and awe oddities that delight some, deter others, and appall … well, everyone. That’s not to say CRIMES OF THE FUTURE is

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Best Sellers (2021)

By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Director: Lina Roessler
Starring: Aubrey Plaza | Cary Elwes | Ellen Wong | Luc Morissette | Michael Caine | Scott Speedman | Veronica Ferres

Best Sellers
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The Captive (2014)

By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 2.5 cats
Director: Atom Egoyan
Starring: Alexia Fast | Jason Blicker | Mireille Enos | Rosario Dawson | Ryan Reynolds | Scott Speedman

The Captive

Michael says: “Sadly, despite some strong performances by Ryan Reynolds, Scott Speedman, and Mireille Enos, Egoyan’s latest film THE CAPTIVE, became the first of his films to disappoint me. Billed as a psychological thriller, had it stayed in that realm it

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Barney’s Version (2011)

By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 3.25
Director: Richard J. Lewis
Starring: Bruce Greenwood | Minnie Driver | Paul Giamatti | Rachelle LaFevre | Rosamund Pike | Scott Speedman

Barney’s Version

Thom says: “Adapted from the Mordechai Richler (who sadly passed before this film was released) novel this film does have loads of charm that tried very hard to overcome the basically obnoxious protagonist. Barney Panofsky is a very successful Canadian

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Adoration (2009)

By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 3.5 cats
Director: Atom Egoyan
Starring: Arsinée Khanjian | Devon Bostick | Kenneth Welsh | Scott Speedman

Adoration

Michael says: “Atom Egoyan is my favorite filmmaker, so I am predisposed to enjoy his films.  I like the themes he explores and the way he explores them.  With his latest film, ADORATION, he once again explores the nature of

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Underworld (2003)

By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 3.5 cats
Director: Len Wiseman
Starring: Bill Nighy | Kate Beckinsale | Michael Sheen | Scott Speedman | Shane Brolly

Underworld

Howard says: “Did you know there has been a war going on for hundreds of years? And it all started because the upper class and lower class dared to fall in love and have an abomination for a baby? Master

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My Life Without Me (2003)

By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 3.75 cats
Director: Isabel Coixet
Starring: Deborah Harry | Mark Ruffalo | Sarah Polley | Scott Speedman

My Life Without Me

Michael says: “Last week, Mary and I caught a preview of the latest film to star personal favorite Sarah Polley called MY LIFE WITHOUT ME. This Pedro and Augustin Almodovar production combines the whimsy and drama of Almodovar’s films with

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Dark Blue (2003)

By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 3.5 cats
Director: Ron Shelton
Starring: Kurt Russell | Michael Michele | Scott Speedman

Dark Blue

Laura says: “Bobby Keough (Scott Speedman, DUETS) seemingly has it made. His uncle Jack (Brendan Gleeson, GANGS OF NEW YORK) is the head of SIS, his partner Eldon Perry (Kurt Russell, VANILLA SKY) is a favored veteran and he’s just

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