‘Stuffed’ Review: Jodie Comer And Harry Melling Spark In A Macabre But Strangely Memorable Musical Comedy – Toronto Film Festival
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“Sweeney Todd with taxidermy” is the high-concept pitch behind Stuffed, a doozy of a musical black comedy that, ambitiously, attempts to make a serious point about modern-day loneliness and, thanks to its terrific core cast, pretty much succeeds.
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EXCLUSIVE: The Toronto Film Festival hosts the world premiere of Black Sunflowers Friday evening, one of the most dynamic and explosive documentaries of the year.
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After a record-breaking run at the box office, it turns out “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is no match for the witchy powers of “Practical Magic 2” stars Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock. The Warner Bros. fantasy sequel has made $4.
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