Keyword: adultery
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American Beauty
When Sam Mendes sat down to make “American Beauty”, the goal was clearly to deliver something that sticks with an audience long after the credits roll. It is the kind of film that tends to outlast whatever else came out the same year. Everything the film wants you to feel is right there in its…
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Lost in Translation
Every so often a film shows up that seems built for exactly one mood, and “Lost in Translation”, released in 2003, is one of those titles. That reputation, as it turns out, is well earned. The marketing leaned on the line “Everyone wants to be found.” — and once you are a few scenes in,…