By Anne Brodie Atom Egoyan revisits opera in Seven Veils, the story of Jeanine (Amanda Seyfried) who is restaging the opera Salome originated by her late, long-ago mentor. Richard Strauss’ 1905 production, based on Oscar Wilde's play, is shockingly violent. Salome, an ancient ruler's …
In Praise of Pamela Anderson, a Few Good Films and Murdoch’s 300th Mystery.
By Anne Brodie Gia Coppola's The Last Showgirl is a superior character study, with Pamela Anderson as Shelly, a 57-year-old Las Vegas strip dancer whose show is closing after 30 years. Anderson's sublime, gut wrenching performance firmly reshapes her career and opens important new opportunities. …
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