How Side Effects and See You Next Tuesday reflect new trends in the movies’ depiction of mental illness.
Tag: Silver Linings Playbook
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Ortiz, a jolly good fellow
Comparing actor John Ortiz’s work in Silver Linings Playbook and the current Steppenwolf Theatre production The Motherfucker With the Hat.
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Getting by in four recent American comedies
Comparing Bernie, Magic Mike, Moonrise Kingdom, and Silver Linings Playbook in terms of style and themes
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Movies for your ears, 2012 edition
Why so much movie music disappoints when compared to Scott Walker’s cinematic new album Bish Bosch
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Nuns, superspies, wild animals, and the rest of this week’s movies
New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue
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Straight-Up Lincoln, and the rest of this week’s movies
New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue