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Scoop


Directed by Woody Allen
Somewhat reminiscent of Manhattan Murder Mystery at times, but, while Scarlett Johansson is entertaining, she doesn’t pull off neuroticism as well as Diane Keaton. The banter between the leads feels much more forced here than in previous Allen films, which really messes with the pacing. Not a bad film, but also not […]

Hard Candy


Directed by David Slade
Stylistically interesting, and mostly well-acted. Even has an interesting premise with great potential to be compelling. But, somehow, it doesn’t quite come together in a way that truly satisfies.
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Stranger Than Fiction


Directed by Marc Forster
Harold Crick: You don’t understand that this isn’t a story to me, it’s my life! I want to live!
The concept of the film brings to mind the work of Charlie Kaufman — Being John Malkovich, Adaptation, Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind — but, in the end, doesn’t quite reach the same […]