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December 23
Interview: Aaron Sorkin Explains “Being the Ricardos”
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Aaron Sorkin wrote and directed the new biopic “Being the Ricardos” starring Nicole Kidman as the great Lucille Ball and Javier Bardem as her partner-in-crime, Desi Arnaz. I spoke with the filmmaker about his interest in creating the film and his talented cast.

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December 15December 15
PSIFF 2022: Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem Talk to Manny the Movie Guy About Palm Springs and “Being the Ricardos”
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Nicole Kidman is set to receive the Career Achievement Award at the upcoming Palm Springs International Film Festival. The Oscar-winning actress teams up with fellow Academy Award winner, Javier Bardem, for Aaron Sorkin’s “Being the Ricardos.” Kidman portrays Lucille Ball while Bardem stars as Desi Arnaz.

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November 11
Rebecca Hall Talks About Her Directorial Debut “Passing” and the Legacy of Author Nella Larsen
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This wonderful adaptation is written and directed by Rebecca Hall making her directorial debut. I spoke with Hall about her interest in adapting Larsen’s novel, her decision to shoot it in black-and-white using a 4:3 aspect ratio, the dynamics between the characters, and the meaning of the word passing.

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February 07September 27
Manny the Movie Guy on “Malcolm & Marie” and “Firefly Lane”
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New on Netflix, the new film “Malcolm & Marie” and series “Firefly Lane.” Which one should you stream first and is “Firefly Lane” binge-worthy? Check out my reviews of “Malcom & Marie” and “Firefly Lane.” To see my complete interviews for “Firefly Lane,” click here.

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