I revisit The Score (2001), a heist thriller that brought together Robert De Niro, Edward Norton and Marlon Brando.

I remembered it as an incredible crime film, but watching it again after more than 20 years, I found it works best as an entertaining showcase for three generations of great actors.

De Niro’s restraint, Norton’s unpredictability and Brando’s charisma make this a fascinating rewatch.

I revisit Abbas Kiarostami’s Taste of Cherry (1997), a quiet and deeply philosophical Iranian film about life, death and the choices we make.

I first saw this film around twenty years ago during a period when I was becoming fascinated by Iranian culture and world cinema. Coming back to it now, I was struck by Kiarostami’s incredible ability to find meaning in everyday conversations, landscapes and ordinary human connections.

A slow, reflective and beautifully observed film that asks some of life’s biggest questions.

I revisit The Big Lebowski (1998) on Dave’s Movie Diary, the Coen Brothers’ cult classic about mistaken identity, bowling, and one very unfortunate rug.

Packed with unforgettable characters, strange situations and endlessly quotable moments, it’s a film that has become a cultural phenomenon. While it doesn’t quite hit me the same way on every rewatch, there’s no denying the originality and unique world the Coen Brothers created.

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I revisit Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985), Paul Schrader’s unique and visually stunning exploration of the life, art and contradictions of Yukio Mishima. In this episode of Dave’s Movie Diary, I discuss the film’s incredible style, its unusual structure, and why it remains one of the most fascinating biographical films I’ve seen.

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I revisit Tony Scott’s Crimson Tide (1995), a film I originally saw as just another submarine thriller but came to appreciate much more on rewatch. With Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington at the centre, it’s really a fascinating clash between two generations, two leadership styles, and two very different ideas about responsibility.

In this episode of Dave’s Movie Diary, I look at the performances, Tony Scott’s incredible style, and why this film still works so well decades later.

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I revisit Jean-Luc Godard’s Alphaville (1965), a film that fascinated me even while I wasn’t always sure what was going on. Blending film noir, science fiction and philosophy, it’s a remarkably early look at technology, logic and the loss of humanity.

In this episode of Dave’s Movie Diary, I explore Godard’s unique style, the unforgettable Lemmy Caution, and why Alphaville still feels surprisingly relevant today.

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I revisit Peter Weir’s Witness (1985), one of my favourite films of the 1980s and, for me, one of Harrison Ford’s finest performances. In this episode of Dave’s Movie Diary, I look back at Peter Weir’s move from Australian cinema to Hollywood, the unforgettable romance between Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis, and why this beautifully told thriller still holds up so well today.

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A look at Sam Peckinpah’s dusty, violent Western about ageing outlaws, moral collapse, and one final blood-soaked stand. I talk cast, style, slow-motion violence, and why this feels like a turning point in cinema.

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I revisit Jim Jarmusch’s Stranger Than Paradise, a film that surprised me with how strongly it connected to memories of my own early twenties. More than a traditional plot, it’s about drifting, friendship, boredom, adventure and those strange little moments that stick with you years later.

In this episode of Dave’s Movie Diary, I talk about Jarmusch’s unique style, the unforgettable characters, and why this simple black-and-white film ended up being one of the most evocative movies I’ve watched in years.

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I recently revisited Eraserhead (1977), a film I didn’t really connect with when I first tried it years ago. Watching it again now, it feels less like a story and more like an experience — pure atmosphere, anxiety, and sound.

In this episode of Dave’s Movie Diary, I talk through what it felt like going back to it, how strange and immersive it still is, and where it sits in relation to Lynch’s later films like Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks.

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