‘French Exit’ Film Review: Michelle Pfeiffer Brings Life to Eccentric Black Comedy

Can a repentant law-breaker find forgiveness in the blind prejudice of provincial America? Although the slow-starting drama Home never really catches fire, it patiently draws the viewer into the story of a young ex-con struggling for normalcy and acceptance, thanks to emotionally convincing turns by leads Jake McLaughlin, Kathy Bates and Derek Richardson.

Thriller author Gillian Flynn didn't invent the "cool girl," but she did codify her.

On Monday, Hollywood was rocked by the news of Jeff Bridges' Lymphoma diagnosis. As one of Hollywood's most prolific and well-known actors, it's no surprise that many stars offered their love and support after Bridges, 70, made the announcement.

Also Read: Henry Winkler Joins Jessica Barden in Drama 'Pink Skies Ahead'When Winona feels a lump in her armpit, she goes to see her physician, Dr. Cotton (Henry Winkler) — or, rather, her pediatrician, whom she insists on seeing over his objections, given that she’s now 20.

Also Read: Henry Winkler Joins Jessica Barden in Drama 'Pink Skies Ahead'When Winona feels a lump in her armpit, she goes to see her physician, Dr. Cotton (Henry Winkler) — or, rather, her pediatrician, whom she insists on seeing over his objections, given that she’s now 20.

Michelle Pfeiffer wasn't about to let the autumnal weather stop her from having a day at the beach on Friday. The Stardust actress, 62, showcased her all-natural beauty with an Instagram selfie on the sands of a beautiful-looking beach. Michelle hid behind oversized sunglasses and beneath a long coat for the arty snapshot, which blew her fans away.MORE: Michelle Pfeiffer stuns in Daisy Dukes and high heels in epic throwback photoWATCH: Michelle Pfeiffer enjoys an energetic workout in her home

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine  posted a knockout swimsuit selfie on Instagram, leaving fans in disbelief that she's 62-years-old.The Batman Returns actress treated her followers to a sun-filled photo over summer from her new, Wearing a navy swimsuit, wide-brimmed hat, and oversized sunglasses Michelle looked chic and stunning. Her fans couldn’t help but comment on her youthful appearance.one wrote, referring to the 1983 movie. Others said: and plenty more gushed about how "gorgeous" and

A post-apocalyptic YA adventure for those who think the best way to teach babies how to swim is to toss 'em into the pool, Michael Matthews' Love and Monsters takes a young man with zero survival skills and sends him, by himself, on a week-long quest through lands populated by giant, deadly beasts. After spending seven years as the only single dude in a survival bunker full of couples, maybe the prospect of a thrilling, quick death wasn't so horrible.

Take a moment to consider this sobering fact: John Belushi died 38 years ago. That it feels like yesterday is a testament to the lingering impact this comic legend has had on pop culture.

Also Read: 'Ghostbusters' Origin Story: How John Belushi and Cocaine Helped Inspire SlimerWhat “Belushi” does offer is a fair number of delicious clips, among them Belushi’s auditions for Second City and “Saturday Night Live,” and lots of audio interviews with his friends, colleagues and family members (including Dan Ackroyd, Jim Belushi, Lorne Michaels, Harold Ramis, Belushi’s wife, Judy Jacklin, and many more) conducted by Colby during the research for his book.Those interviews are more than

Michelle Pfeiffer has been receiving rave reviews for her role as a well-to-do New Yorker who flees to Paris with her son (Lucas Hedges) as she burns through her savings in the New York Film Festival's closing night movie, Azazel Jacobs' French Exit.

Over the weekend, the Closing Night Selection of the 58th New York Film Festival officially revealed itself in French Exit. One of the only true sight unseen X factors of this very unusual awards season, the movie was looked at as potentially an Oscar player for Michelle Pfeiffer at the very least.

Playing a 65-year-old New York high-society widow who burns through her savings and moves to Paris with her son in Azazel Jacobs'French Exit, Michelle Pfeiffer sucks the juice from each line like a Louisianan devouring a crawfish. It's a full-on diva turn — a smorgasbord of side-eye and shade, of lacerating one-liners dispatched between drags on cigarettes and slurps of martinis.

A Tragedy of Manners. This is how bestselling author Patrick DeWitt’s satirical novel “French Exit” was billed upon its publishing in 2018.

Breathe easy film and gay twitter, Michelle Pfeiffer is officially your fan-favorite Best Actress contender. The three time Oscar nominee stars in Azazel Jacobs’ “French Exit,” an unconventional dramedy that closed the 2020 New York Film Festival on Saturday night and is currently dated to hit theaters on February 12.

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticFrances Price married well, if one’s notion of success in that department is defined more by financial comfort than by romance.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorShooting black-and-white still photography has long been a passion for “Clemency” cinematographer Eric Branco.

The New York Film Festival comes to a close with the world premiere of “French Exit”, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Lucas Hedges.

A heartfelt if uneven story of letting go and misdirected emotional energy, Paul Shoulberg's Ms. White Light imagines a young woman who has no social skills whatsoever unless the person she's talking to is at death's door.

After cutting his teeth on award-winning commercials and earning festival exposure with short films, Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr. makes a solid feature directing debut with the absorbing mind-bender Black Box.