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Comment on Films that you probably haven’t seen but definitely should #9 – The Business of Strangers (2001, dir. Patrick Stettner) by JasonAdored (@JasonAdored)

JasonAdored (@JasonAdored) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:01:15 +0000

Unlike most I did catch this in the cinema – and picked it up on DVD as well. Saying that I’ll take In the Company of Men over The Business of Strangers anyday. It’s certainly interesting to see similar dynamics played out among strong females but there’s less that haunts after watching this movie where LaBute leaves a taste in the mouth akin to the guilt of having done the deed.

Great article though. Keep up the good work.

Comment on Films that you probably haven’t seen but definitely should #9 – The Business of Strangers (2001, dir. Patrick Stettner) by Una Tucker

Una Tucker — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:03:31 +0000

Another fab film review from Master McDonagh. How DID I miss this cinematic bitch-fight when it played in the cinema (or did it – it must have come and gone in the blink of an eye, like a cheap date). I did, however, really enjoy “In the Company of Men” so, if it is anything like, will keep it on my “To View” list. Thank you Fintan for another fabulous “Heads Up”!

Comment on Films that you probably haven’t seen but definitely should #9 – The Business of Strangers (2001, dir. Patrick Stettner) by Scott Ripley

Scott Ripley — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:58:14 +0000

If a writer’s aim is to persuade, Mr. McDonagh has hit the mark again! Amazon sells this film on DVD for a mere $3.26, so less than the price of a latte. Um, SOLD.

Comment on Films that you probably haven’t seen but definitely should #9 – The Business of Strangers (2001, dir. Patrick Stettner) by Steve

Steve — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:56:54 +0000

Another great read – I loved “wheeling her perfectly packed existence behind her …”. The thought of an existence being perfectly packed – enough to send me into paroxysms of envy.

Huge plaudits for your restraint in revealing too much of the plot. Sadly I watched the trailer, and that seemed to tell me all I need to know. Happily my appalling memory will ensure it’ll all be fresh and new when I get round to watching it.

Oh, and why do we not see more of Stockard Channing? Or is it just me…?

Comment on Two Christopher Walken moments from heaven by Tittyboy

Tittyboy — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:58:16 +0000

The American Dream? So real, you have to be asleep to experience it. I’ll have mine, with mayo….

Comment on Martha Marcy May Marlene by ExBerlinerin

ExBerlinerin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:37:50 +0000

Sarah Solange Soledad Susan. I prefer your names.

Comment on Martha Marcy May Marlene by Ashley Clark

Ashley Clark — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:03:06 +0000

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Comment on Martha Marcy May Marlene by ExBerlinerin

ExBerlinerin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:48 +0000

This film has totally passed me by until now – thank you. I might go and see it, just because I want to know what happens now! What a terrible title for a film though. I couldn’t for the life of me remember it.

Comment on Martha Marcy May Marlene by Ashley Clark

Ashley Clark — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:53:37 +0000

I’m sure people are raving about it for the right reasons, I just found it to be quite thin, hence the smoke-and-mirrors line. It’s stylish but I thought there was very little to it in terms of insight.

Comment on Martha Marcy May Marlene by Darwin Franks

Darwin Franks — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:59:25 +0000

Haven’t seen the film yet but your review seems to cut against the grain of positive press MMMM has been getting. What do you think is reason for the bigup reviews?