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Film Review: “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York”

I happen to like this film / I happen to love this picture

Detective Warren (Giancarlo Esposito, l.) chats with his friend Harry (John Turturro). 

John Turturro, the recognizable and prolific character actor who’s been acting in film and television since 1980, finally gets a leading role worthy of his talents in The Only Living Pickpocket in New York. His performance in this moody, wistful, and captivating crime thriller may just nab him his first Oscar nomination. Continue reading “Film Review: “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York””

Film Feature: Spinning Platters Heads to the 2018 Cinequest Film Festival

Maverick Spirit Award recipient Nicolas Cage

This week marks the beginning of one of California’s favorite film festivals, San Jose’s Cinequest. Running from 2/27 – 3/11 in a series of South Bay venues, this year Cinequest will present 229 feature and short films, including 74 world premieres over its two-week span. And you know what else? Nic Cage is going to be there.

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