Tag Archives: Charlie Kaufman

Being John Malkovich – Film Review

Posted on September 1, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Spike Jonze Screenplay by: Charlie Kaufman Starring: John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, Orson Bean and John Malkovich Rating: ★★★★ Before becoming well known for his acclaimed oddball drama/comedies that bend the world in strange ways, Charlie Kaufman wanted … Continue reading →

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Synecdoche, New York – Film Review

Posted on August 31, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Charlie Kaufman Screenplay by: Charlie Kaufman Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Samantha Morton, Michelle Williams, Catherine Keener, Emily Watson, Diane Wiest and Jennifer Jason Leigh Rating: ★★★½ After writing very well received screenplays for over a decade Charlie Kaufman turned … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Dangerous Mind – Film Review

Posted on August 30, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: George Clooney Screenplay by: Charlie Kaufman Starring: Sam Rockwell, Drew Barrymore, George Clooney, and Julia Roberts Rating: ★★★½ Based on the autobiography of the same name, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, tells the story of Chuck Barris, at least … Continue reading →

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Anomalisa – Film Review

Posted on August 22, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Charlie Kaufman & Duke Johnson Written by Charlie Kaufman Starring: David Thewlis, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Tom Noonan Rating: ★★★ Anomalisa is an exploration into middle age, depression, and existentialism. Like other Kaufman films there is a downbeat tone … Continue reading →

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