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in Editor, InterviewsInterview: Andrea Riseborough on the Realism Depicted in ‘To Leslie’
When you watch To Leslie, it’s impossible not to be struck by the work of Andrea Riseborough. It’s a flawless turn, lacking in any artifice. What easily could have been melodrama instead becomes a powerful character study, led by her affecting work. Truly, it’s one of the most underrated performances of the year. I spoke […] More
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Film Review: ‘To Leslie’ Highlights the Talents of Andrea Riseborough and Marc Maron
Watching someone self-destruct is a hallmark of cinema, especially character-based dramas. However, to do one properly isn’t easy easy as some storytellers think. You need an intriguing premise, sure, but you really need an actor and/or actress who can keep you captivated throughout. In the case of To Leslie, which is a dramatized version of […] More
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Film Review: ‘Amsterdam’ is a Star-Studded Affair That’s Messy But Largely Enjoyable
At this point, you know what you’re getting when you watch a David O. Russell film. You’re going to see an A-list cast, usually with some returning players, engaging in a kind of organized cinematic chaos. There will either be very little plot or an oddly dense one, with heady ideas. When it works, you […] More
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Film Review: ‘Luxor’ Strives for Artfulness at the Expense of Storytelling
Luxor, writer-director Zeina Durra’s artistic drama set in Egypt, tells the tale of the unexpected reunion of two lovers, presumably decades after the demise of their original relationship. It emerges that what the two leads, an archaeologist and a warfront surgeon, have in common is that they are both essentially stuck in their individual and […] More
