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Interview: Talking Casting and ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ with Director Michael Showalter
Michael Showalter is quickly becoming a go-to director for films that interestingly balance comedy and drama. Known for comedy, the comedian turned filmmaker has opted to helm things that perhaps would be seen as offbeat choices for him. My Name is Doris, The Big Sick, The Lovebirds, and now The Eyes of Tammy Faye are […] More
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TIFF Film Review: ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ is Solely the Jessica Chastain Show
Watching a biopic about a controversial figure can often lend an edge to an otherwise fairly traditional genre. Especially if they could almost equally be portrayed in a sympathetic or villainous light, the possibilities exist for something that stands out from the pack. So, while The Eyes of Tammy Faye is an enjoyable biopic, one […] More
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‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ Gets Official Trailer, Highlights Jessica Chastain
Filmmaker Michael Showalter, the man behind films such as The Lovebirds and The Big Sick, is finally back giving us yet another film, but this time with a more dramatic spin on things as opposed to his usual comedy schtick. Today, the first official trailer for his upcoming film The Eyes of Tammy Faye was […] More