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Tag: Karel Reisz

  • Down From the Shelf ~ The Gambler (1974)

    The Facts: Synopsis: Axel Freed is a literature professor with a gambling vice. Stars: James Caan, Paul Sorvino, Lauren Hutton, Jacqueline Brookes, Burt Young, M. Emmett Walsh, James Woods Director: Karel Reisz Rated: R Running Length: 111 minutes TMMM Score: (4/10) Review: Movies like 1974’s The Gambler exhaust me.  Like, honestly exhaust me.  Though clearly

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  • Mid-Day Mini ~ The French Lieutenant’s Woman

    The Facts: Synopsis: A film is being made of a story set in 19th century England about Charles, a engaged biologist who falls in love with outcast Sarah.  Anna and Mike, who play Sarah and Charles onscreen, find themselves in a relationship that runs parallel to that of their characters Stars: Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons,

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