Amsterdam (2022)*

Title: Amsterdam
Rating: R
Directed by: David O. Russell
Written by: David O. Russell
Starring: Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Alessandro Nivola, Andrea Riseborough, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Rock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Shannon, Mike Myers, Taylor Swift, Zoe Saldaña, Rami Malek, and Robert De Niro
Release Date: 10/7/2022
Running Time: 134 minutes

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A crime epic about three close friends who find themselves at the center of one of the most shocking secret plots in American history.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits

Archival newsreel of Major General Smedley Butler (USMC, 1881 – 1940) is shown, revealing the plot to setup a fascist dictatorship in the United States, running side-by-side with Robert De Niro’s General Dillenbeck. That’s followed by some of Valerie’s art pieces, along with a quick clip of Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, and John David Washington goofing around on set.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

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Memoriam: WE REMEMBER Judy Sperling and Stelios Katagas

Special thanks to Michael and Javier for this submission

Spin Me Round (2022)

Title: Spin Me Round
Rating: NR
Directed by: Jeff Baena
Written by: Jeff Baena and Alison Brie
Starring: Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Alessandro Nivola, Molly Shannon, Lil Rel Howery, Fred Armisen, Tim Heidecker, Tricia Helfer, Ayden Mayeri, and Ego Nwodim
Release Date: 8/19/2022
Running Time: 104 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Flown to an Italian immersion program on her company’s dime, what starts as a romantic getaway devolves into chaos.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Many Saints of Newark, The (2021)*

Title: The Many Saints of Newark
Rating: R
Directed by: Alan Taylor
Written by: David Chase and Lawrence Konner
Starring: Alessandro Nivola, Leslie Odom Jr., Jon Bernthal, Corey Stoll, Michael Gandolfini, Billy Magnussen, Michela De Rossi, John Magaro, Ray Liotta, and Vera Farmiga
Release Date: 10/1/2021
Running Time: 120 minutes

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Young Anthony Soprano is growing up in one of the most tumultuous eras in Newark’s history, becoming a man just as rival gangsters begin to rise up and challenge the all-powerful DiMeo crime family’s hold over the increasingly race-torn city. Caught up in the changing times is the uncle he idolizes, Dickie Moltisanti, who struggles to manage both his professional and personal responsibilities—and whose influence over his nephew will help make the impressionable teenager into the all-powerful mob boss we’ll later come to know: Tony Soprano.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits

We see Harold’s family moving into their new home and Harold gets an icy reception from one neighbor. The scene finishes with Harold giving a huge tip/payoff to the mover.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

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Art of Self-Defense, The (2019)*

Title: The Art of Self-Defense
Rating: R
Directed by: Riley Stearns
Written by: Riley Stearns
Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, and Imogen Poots
Release Date: 7/12/2019
Running Time: 104 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
A man is attacked at random on the street. He enlists at a local dojo, led by a charismatic and mysterious sensei, in an effort to learn how to defend himself.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits

Casey is heard teaching the children’s karate class as the camera is focused at the wall where Casey’s dog’s photo is added next to the photo of the grand master.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? [ratings]

Special thanks to Laurence, Liam, and Gabe for this submission

Disobedience (2017)

Title: Disobedience
Rating: R
Directed by: Sebastián Lelio
Written by: Sebastián Lelio, and Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Based on the novel by: Naomi Alderman
Starring: Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams, and Alessandro Nivola
Release Date: 4/27/2018
Running Time: 114 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
The film follows a woman (Rachel Weisz) as she returns to the community that shunned her decades earlier for an attraction to a childhood friend (Rachel McAdams). Once back, their passions reignite as they explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Rhonda for this submission