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‘The Truth About Emanuel’ a family drama grasping at straws, failing to compel or intrigue

The Truth About Emanuel Written and directed by Francesca Gregorini USA, 2013 “Reality is overrated,” says the title character of The Truth About Emanuel, quite drily, early in the film. And, indeed, the difference between what’s real and what’s fake, and whether it matters for a person to delineate between the two, is at the …

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‘Hitchcock’ an enjoyable if slight lark with strong lead performances

Hitchcock Directed by Sacha Gervasi Written by John J. McLaughlin USA, 2012 It is, perhaps, odd to consider the thought of Alfred Hitchcock in love. Lusting after women, blondes especially, was one of his specialties, as expressed in such classics as Vertigo and To Catch a Thief, though the desire was expressed by far more …

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