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Film Review: ‘Eric Larue’ is a Staggering Showcase for Judy Greer and an Impressive Directorial Debut From Michael Shannon
There’s a real element of surprise within Eric Larue, the directorial debut of actor Michael Shannon. Given the nature of the story and his efforts in front of the camera, something incredibly intense would not have been a shock. So, to have this film be so much more of an observational character study is a […] More
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Film Review: ‘Deep Water’ Only Simmers When It’s Begging to Boil Over
The days of the erotic thriller are largely gone. Lost within the movement away from adult fare is this sub-genre getting made less and less. So, when Deep Water was first announced, it was a potential ray of sunshine. When the cast and crew were put together, it only became more exciting, fueled by the […] More
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Film Review: ‘The Woman in the Window’ Should Have Stayed Hidden
Sometimes, a film sits on the shelf for reasons that have absolutely nothing to do with quality. Sure, a lot of times delayed movies are delayed because they’re terrible, but it’s not a fait accompli. There could be contractual issues, for example. Or, maybe there’s money problems? The distributor and the filmmaker could disagree. Hell, […] More
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‘The Woman in the Window’ Gets a New Trailer Before Its May Debut on Netflix
Remember The Woman in the Window? Once a hot property and potential Oscar player for Fox 2000, the buzzy title has been shuffled around so often that most people at this point likely thought it had already been released and forgotten about. That, of course, is not the case, as Netflix is here to remind us […] More
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NYFF Film Review: ‘French Exit’ is a Meandering Misfire
With so few movies still sight unseen in 2020, French Exit has represented a major X factor in not just the awards season, but the cinematic landscape on the whole. Could it be a (somewhat) late-breaking surprise? Unfortunately, no, that’s not the case. Well, it may surprise, but not in the way it was hoped […] More
