The Other Side of the Street (2004) review: Shades of Alfred Hitchcock and Michelangelo Antonioni in Rio-set Fernanda Montenegro showcase.
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The Hours (2002) review: Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman, and Philip Glass’ haunting score immensely help Stephen Daldry’s uneven drama.
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Lenny (1974) review: An excellent Valerie Perrine overshadows an inadequate Dustin Hoffman in Bob Fosse’s underwhelming biopic.
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Affliction (1997) review: An overheated Nick Nolte stars in Paul Schrader’s well-made and great-looking but contrived psychological drama.
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A Woman Under the Influence (1974) review: John Cassavetes and Gena Rowlands’ drama is irreparably marred by its fake ‘rawness.’
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21 Grams (2003) review: Sean Penn, Naomi Watts and fellow cast members help to lift Alejandro González Iñárritu’s overreaching drama.
Stage Beauty (2004) review: A sexually confused Billy Crudup and an ambitious Claire Danes are an odd pair in this unsure Restoration-set dramedy.