For the love of “The Game”, David Fincher’s secret masterpiece

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For the love of “The Game”, David Fincher’s secret masterpiece

David Fincher's Hitchcockian thriller is one of his twistiest, best early works.

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“The Weight of Water” sets us adrift in sex, truth and time

Sean Penn and Elizabeth Hurley set sail in this testament to Kathyrn Bigelow's trend for aquatic turmoil.

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Gus Van Sant’s “Milk” has soured with time

Gus Van Sant's squeaky clean biopic about the famed gay rights activist marks a myopic and pandering misstep in the director's filmography.

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The First TV Review: Hulu Ventures Into Space, Stays Disappointingly Earthbound

Despite brilliant performances and an intriguingly cerebral attitude, Sean Penn’s Hulu-set space race fails to reach for the stars, keeping its feet disappointingly on terra firma. This piece was originally posted on Alcohollywood Let’s get this out of the way first: if you’re looking for The First to be a rollicking space adventure about Sean ... The First TV Review: Hulu Ventures Into Space, Stays Disappointingly Earthbound

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