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Review: 'Magic in the Moonlight'

Original post made on Aug 1, 2014

There have long been notable connections between filmmakers and magicians. Houdini became a film star, Orson Welles delighted in performing magic (sometimes on film), and stand-up performers turned actor-directors Steve Martin and Woody Allen have also shown a marked interest in magic and affectionately spoofing it.

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Posted by neighbor
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on Aug 1, 2014 at 8:09 pm

Many, if not most, of Woody Allen's movies are the same: Older man falls for VERY young and ethereal/flighty waif who could be his daughter. In other words, he keeps making movies that mirror his real life.

To say the least, it's very disconcerting -- so I don't watch them anymore.

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Posted by Poster
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on Aug 3, 2014 at 9:28 am

Outstanding review, Peter. I saw the move first, then read your review, and you hit it right on the head. Sometimes the art of the review is better than the art being reviewed. That is certainly true in this case.

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