Under the Skin

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2013
Thriller, Science Fiction, Drama

A seductive alien prowls the streets of Glasgow in search of prey: unsuspecting men who fall under her spell.

The more I think of it, the better it is. The director chose a plain domestic style that tests your patience, but then absolutely pays off. The movie is originally…
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Hail, Caesar!

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2016
Comedy, Drama, Mystery

When a Hollywood star mysteriously disappears in the middle of filming, the studio sends their “fixer” to get him back. Set in the 1950s, the story was inspired by the career of Eddie Mannix (1891–1963).

A generally OK movie, but a disappointment from Coens. The movie is too light and without a clear direction.
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