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Review: “Nightcrawler”

The age-old (and perennially criticized) maxim of local TV news, “If it bleeds, it leads,” finds a fresh facilitator in Lou Bloom, the creepy-eyed, fast-talking protagonist played by an emaciated-looking Jake Gyllenhaal in “Nightcrawler.” Seeking work on the streets of Los Angeles, Lou is drawn to the eponymous profession, a colloquialism used to describe independent contractors …

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Ewan McGregor, Alexander Payne among those on Cannes jury

The competition jury for the 65th Cannes Film Festival has its jury, and moviegoers should recognize a few of the names. It was revealed today that the competition jury would feature names familiar to American audiences such as Ewan McGregor, Alexander Payne, and Diane Kruger. The jury is headed by Italian filmmaker Nanni Moretti (We …

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