Don’t turn the light on!
There are a number of fine elements in this film, and a couple that are exceptional—but I can’t get over the wrongness of its look.
3 pieces since 2020 — in 3 roles.
There are a number of fine elements in this film, and a couple that are exceptional—but I can’t get over the wrongness of its look.
This made-for-network version is surprisingly provocative and creative for its time. It’s not an unqualified success, but in terms of understanding the play as a whole, it’s a necessary part of the conversation.
More than any actor I’ve seen on stage or screen, John Malkovich communicates the essential ambiguity of the character.
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