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Film Review: ERIC LARUE: Awkward Transition of Tragedy from Stage to Screen [Tribeca 2023] https://film-book.com/film-review-eric-larue-awkward-transition-of-tragedy-from-stage-to-screen-tribeca-2023/?feed_id=74864&_unique_id=648b365210027

[therealmrpositive]

Deep Water (2022)

In today's review I find that somethinb lies in the forgotten depth of Louisiana. As I attempt a #positive review of the 2022 adaption Deep Water #BenAffleck #AnadeArmas #TracyLetts #RachelBlanchard #FinnWittrock #DashMihok #JacobElordi #KristenConnolly

We hardly pay any mind to the entangled politics that go beyond a seemingly stable marriage, jealousy, mind games, and, in some cases, murder. In 2022, following the streaming success of Malcolm & Marie, Adrian Lyne and Sam Levison turned their attention to a 1950s novel, bringing it to the world half a century on, telling a story that was almost lost in Deep Water. Could Vic be guilty of…

[brennerrama]

MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“I pick up on things. Things not apparent.”

Michael Shannon in Bug

#Bug #Friedkin #WilliamFriedkin #TracyLetts #MichaelShannon #moviequotes

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The Woman in the Window (2021)

On paper, The Woman in the Window looks promising initially. You’ve got an all-star cast and the picture knows it’s treading on a well-beaten path with direct references to Rear Window and others. I bet it’s studied these other works to blow our minds!

Child psychologist Anna Fox (Amy Adams) lives alone in her Manhattan apartment and never leaves due to her agoraphobia. When the Russell family moves in across the street, she befriends Jane (Julianne Moore) and her son, Ethan (Fred Hechinger). Shortly after, she sees Jane murdered through her upstairs window. When Anna calls the police, Jane (this time played by Jennifer Jason Leigh) shows up fine. Is Anna’s daily combination of heavy medication and alcohol causing hallucinations, or is Alistair Russell (Gary Oldman) hiding something?

Don’t see this movie for the cast. Well, I should just say “Don’t see this movie” but one of its main draws is the star power. Anthony Mackie and Jennifer Jason Leigh) are so not in the film it’s puzzling to see them in the credits at the end. The rest of the performances are fine but plot-wise, this mystery is a jumble.

The direction by Joe Wright does the uninventive screenplay no favors. When Anna calls the police, detectives Little (Brian Tyree Henry) and Norelli (Jeanine Serralles) answer the call. He’s sympathetic, she’s so abrasive you’ll wonder if she isn’t the murderer. Then, they stand by as Alistair barges in screaming. Isn’t he trespassing? Why is he there? They can't have gone to his place first or the ending makes no sense. You'll see so many illogical decisions you'll be reaching the wine bottle Anna is always clutching to smash it over her head, or yours.

What’s happening with the Jane Russell thing is easily decipherable. Like it thinks we’re stupid easy. The clues along the way are unmissable; as if they were planted not because someone really would lose an earring there or scream so loud they could be heard across the street but so the movie could happen. Her condition may not be her fault but come on. She keeps making dumb mistakes that will allow the killer to get away with it (assuming there even is a killer) AND get herself stabbed (assuming there even is a killer of course).

The one credit I'll give The Woman in the Window is for the conclusion I didn’t see coming. In my defense, it's a ludicrous revelation. Even with the unreliable narrator, there’s no way this would happen the way it does. No matter your goodwill towards the film, you won't buy the lame, conventional wrap-up, complete with a "where'd they go?!" teleport scare.

The Woman in the Window isn’t the worst movie 2021 will offer. The mystery - as easy to figure out as it is - does maintain your interest. Some intrigue comes from bad direction that makes characters seem like suspects when they aren’t intended to be, but I’ll take interesting bad over boring bad any day. My advice? Skip until the very end of the credits, where they tell you what clips of other - better movies - are shown throughout. Watch those instead. (May 30, 2021)

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Watch the new trailer for FORD v FERRARI—directed by James Mangold. In theaters November 15. Starring Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal, Caitriona Balfe, Tracy Letts, Josh Lucas, Noah Jupe, Remo Girone, and Ray McKinnon.

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Es tiempo de otra reunión familiar. La tercera temporada de #Divorce estrena el 1 de julio @hbo. #hbo #SarahJessicaParker #TomasHadenChurch #MollyShanon #TracyLetts #comedy #comedia #tvshow #serietv #Panamá #Panama #pty #507 #ig (en Panama City, Panama) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx5g95rhSoE/?igshid=19l7bbswklgq1

[silentmike1701]

Lady Bird (2017)… Lady Bird (#saoirseronan) talks to Kyle (#timotheechalamet) outside the #coffeeshop. Remember watching this and other scenes with this building. Thinking it has the look of #sacramento, but not the feel. Turns out the building is in south #pasadena. Kaldi Coffee & Tea on El Centro street. #california #gretagerwig #lauriemetcalf #hometown #beaniefeldstein #tracyletts #movielocations #movielocation #filmscout #filmscouting #locationscouting #locationscout #wanderlust #LiveTravelChannel #capturethescene #shareyourstudio https://www.instagram.com/p/CeGy_knrjU4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#TheMinutesBway #frontmezzjunkies reviews: @steppenwolfthtr 's #Broadway production of #TheMinutes directed by #AnnaDShapiro written and starring #TracyLetts with #BlairBrown #JessieMueller #SallyMurphy #AustinPendleton #NoahReid @minutesbway #HereisYourFuture @olreid https://frontmezzjunkies.com/2022/05/16/the-minutes-broadway/ -- Steven Ross #OuterCriticsCircle member #OCC www.frontmezzjunkies.com  (at Studio 54 Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdpIBGsOlEb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Deep Water (2022) Directed by #AdrianLyne Based on #DeepWater by #PatriciaHighsmith Starring #BenAffleck #AnadeArmas #TracyLetts #LilRelHowery #DashMihok #FinnWittrock #KristenConnolly #JacobElordi #RachelBlanchard https://www.instagram.com/p/CbV1y8whVoy/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Deep Water 2022 AkulTalkies.com

Ben Affleck, Ana de Armas, Tracy Letts, Lil Rel Howery, Rachel Blanchard, Finn Wittrock, Dash Mihok, Jade Fernandez, Kristen Connolly, Michael Scialabba

https://www.akultalkies.com/deep-water-2022

[brennerrama]

MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“I'm never aware.”

Thomas Haden Church in Killer Joe

#KillerJoe #Friedkin #WilliamFriedkin #TracyLetts #ThomasHadenChurch

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[doomonfilm]

Review : French Exit (2021)

There is something truly special about discovering a movie you’ve not heard of, purposely avoiding promotional materials in order to go in with the purest approach possible, and then, despite years of film viewing and analysis, finding yourself truly captivated by the journey a film presents with little to no clue where the journey will leave you.  Pardon that extremely intense run-on sentence, but it best describes my experience with French Exit.

Initially, it is hard to put a finger on how one is supposed to take French Exit in, but as the story unfolds (especially in two key areas where it takes the boldest of giant steps), the idea of passive-aggressive value starts to take hold, which is a concept that mirrors the melancholy dark humor that fuels the narrative.  The boldest example of this can be found in the way that Frances Price literally sets her money up as a timer for her expiration, which is ironic considering she played life previous to our entry point in the story in a reverse manner where she assumed she’d expire before the money did.  With this new assignment to the last thing of “value” she holds (other than her son Malcolm, who she ultimately wants to be free though she never outright states it), her nonchalance towards the way she doles out the money is both alarming to us while being unburdening to Frances, which creates that rare situation in which the tension exists between onscreen characters and viewers.  With this self-appointed sense of urgency in the air, the value of everyone’s relationship dynamics and interpersonal communication is suddenly thrown under viewer examination in light of how striking Frances’ choice is.

Much like Frances marches into the unknown with a private sense of knowing, we as viewers are pushed into two moments of panic that gives us an indication of how fragile things are : Frances removing Malcolm from his school (which we later find out took place immediately after Frances was released from jail in light of her actions after discovering Frank was dead), followed by a flash-forward to her notification that Frank’s money and assets are going back to the bank (which will leave Frances and Malcolm penniless).  While not directly spelled out, Joan’s recommendation that Frances head to Paris is a subtle indicator of where Frances will end up (which is nicely tied up in the penultimate scene).  The general stillness and acceptance of these fates creates a sort of blank slate aura that somehow allows us as viewers to accept the initial baby step (and eventual forward leap) into the world of the mystic, which helps cleanly separate the story into a beautiful rise and fall.

The odd mood that the story sets is bolstered by the muted, worn-out book page look that the color-timing employs.  There are also moments of striking use of lighting, especially in the apartment, which is especially impressive in light of the fact that the production team used the cheat code of making New York and Paris the main locations.  Speaking of great locations, the interiors and the exteriors of the ship that takes Frances and Malcolm to France is also a great set piece.  The way that the extremely dark humor is balanced against very nuanced and reserved performances is an achievement in terms of strong direction, and while this film will likely not get a Best Director nod during awards season, it is worth recognizing how well Azazel Jacobs is able to walk his cast down the path.  The muted chamber-style score helps sell the dark tone while also giving the film the feel of a play in the vein of Death of a Salesman.

Michelle Pfeiffer has carved herself a long and fruitful career out of using her stunning beauty and stirring intensity to great effect in her roles, and that practice continues with French Exit, but without making it blatant, she adds in touches of despair, romantic longing and existential dread in her march towards her accepted ending.  It took me a while to peg where I recognized Lucas Hedges from (it was Mid90s), and while I wasn’t necessarily the biggest fan of how stoic and defeated he played his role for the most part, it does seem necessary, as it makes the two moments that he accepts his inner pain and sadness pop, meaning the performance was clearly a calculated choice.  Danielle Macdonald does a fabulous job of being the first indicator of where things will take us with her standoffish persona and seeming mystic ability, and when she is not around, her energy is counterbalanced by the fabulously abstract and sincere humor that emerges from Valerie Mahaffrey’s consistent scene-stealing appearances.  Isaach de Bankolé brings some additional sincerity to the table in tandem with a dose of healthy curiosity, while supporting appearances by Imogen Poots, Daniel Di Tomasso, Susan Coyne, Eddie Holland and a voice only role by Tracy Letts fill out the small but powerful ensemble cast.

I think I’m going to hold on to French Exit for a bit... I am intrigued by it, and while I really enjoyed it, I am unsure if I “get it” fully (though I did find the end very moving).  I also need to see if I’m ready to hitch my wagon to any awards season stars yet, particularly in terms of Michelle Pfeiffer for Best Actress and Danielle Macdonald for Best Supporting Actress.  I’d love to know if others out there have seen French Exit, and if so, what their thoughts were about it... I would certainly recommend it, I just don’t know for who yet.