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Blu-ray review: “The Contender” (2000)

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“The Contender” (2000) Drama Running Time: 126 minutes Written and Directed by: Rod Lurie Featuring: Gary Oldman, Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater, William Petersen, Philip Baker Hall, Saul Rubinek and Sam Elliott Laine Hanson: “Principles only mean something when you stick to them when its inconvenient.” Critical Commentary "The Contender" is a political drama film directed by Rod Lurie and released in 2000. …

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Blu-ray review: “Hard Eight” (1996)

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“Hard Eight” (1996) Drama Running Time: 102 minutes Written and directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson  Featuring: Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow and Samuel L. Jackson Sydney: “Hey. Hey!” John: [raises his head] “What?” Sydney: “You want a cup of coffee? You want a cigarette?” John: [groggily] “What?” Sydney: “I'm a guy that's offering to give you a cigarette... buy you a cup …

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