“Conversation Piece”: In Search of Lost Time
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A recurring column examining films with unrealized potential through close narrative analysis. Drawing on my experience as a reader for Paramount, I focus on structure, character, and intention, offering a brief overview, a diagnosis, and a prescription in one hundred words.
"A Slightly Pregnant Man": All Setup, No Delivery
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An outrageous premise turns timid by avoiding real stakes.
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