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‘Anomalisa’ deserves a more energetic Kaufman

Anomalisa Written by Charlie Kaufman Co-directed by Duke Johnson and Charlie Kaufman U.S., 2015 Weird is rarely used as a good quality in film criticism, but few words so completely describe Charlie Kaufman’s work as weird does. All of his films are a window into his very particular worldview, and that p.o.v. is certainly unlike …

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‘The Hateful Eight’ is Tarantino at his most indulgent, which can be good and bad

No one even remotely familiar with the director’s oeuvre will ever walk into the theatre expecting to get a blisteringly fast paced actioner that clicks along like it was nobody’s business. The beauty about Tarantino’s style is the very fact that he is, for lack of a better term, indulgent. His dialogue is often funny, sharp, extremely character-driven, referential, and controversial in the best way possible.

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‘Anomalisa’ Movie Review – a winningly bizarre exploration of love and mental distress

Anomalisa Directed by Duke Johnson and Charlie Kaufman Screenplay by Charlie Kaufman 2015, USA The original Anomalisa was a “sound play” by Charlie Kaufman (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Adaptation), performed before an audience only twice. The “sound” aspect referred to the fact that its main character has a disorder that makes him see everyone with …

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“Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned”: Top 10 Damaged Divas in the Movies

Sure, we have all seen our share of an “Unstable Mabel” in cinema throughout the years. Some, more than others, do stand out in craziness, chaos and curiosity. These furious females in film–at least the ones that we will spotlight in this particular movie column–have something to their off-kilter filter that dares to dig deep …

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Week in Review: Is Lea Seydoux the next Bond Girl?

Skyfall and Casino Royale helped usher in such a vastly new appreciation for the James Bond franchise that with Sam Mendes returning to direct the still untitled Bond 24 and rumored to direct Bond 25, excitement remains high for any new details about the project. And though Daniel Craig has been much less the casanova since …

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‘The Moment’ is a weak film with strong performances

The Moment Written by Gloria Norris and Jane Weinstock Directed by Jane Weinstock USA, 2013 Mental illness has long been a subject wrought with stigma and social taboos. Though even today those stigmas remains people are now more accepting of those troubled with emotional problems. The mission of psychiatric care mission is to learn why …

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Revenge, Ep. 2.05, “Forgiveness”: Looking for a little absolution

Revenge, Season 2, Episode 5: “Forgiveness” Written by Sunil Nayar Directed by Matt Earl Beesley Airs Sundays at 9 pm (ET) on ABC Forgiveness is an odd word in the world of Revenge but this week’s episode centers on some of our major characters’ desire for exactly that. Victoria (Madeline Stowe) has always been the …

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