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Traveling the Road of Albert Brooks

Traveling the Road of Albert Brooks

Scott Tobias

With his new Max documentary on Albert Brooks, Rob Reiner makes the case for his friend as uniquely brilliant comic mind. Who am I to disagree?

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The ‘80s in 40: ‘Porky’s’ (March 21, 1982)

The ‘80s in 40: ‘Porky’s’ (March 21, 1982)

Keith Phipps

Bob Clark's raunchy film ushered in a wave of copycat teen comedies and, with it, a lot of mixed messages.

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In Review: 'The Marvels,' 'All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt'

In Review: 'The Marvels,' 'All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt'

Keith Phipps Scott Tobias

The 33rd time isn't the charm for the MCU, but a first-time feature by Raven Jackson heralds a promising new talent.

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The Quaffable Whines of Alexander Payne and Paul Giamatti

The Quaffable Whines of Alexander Payne and Paul Giamatti

Scott Tobias

In 'Sideways' and 'The Holdovers,' director Alexander Payne brings out the richest flavors from the temperamental vineyard of Paul Giamatti.

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Twice More With Feeling: 'Femme Fatale' Revisited

Twice More With Feeling: 'Femme Fatale' Revisited ✦

Keith Phipps

Brian De Palma's 2002 film finds the director reworking his obsessions into a seductive story of redemption.

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In Review: 'Anatomy of a Fall,' 'Priscilla'

In Review: 'Anatomy of a Fall,' 'Priscilla'

Keith Phipps Scott Tobias

New films offer two portraits of troubled marriages.

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