Has any TIFF-attending journo written a concise, HE-styled, straight-from-the-shoulder capsule assessment of Cord Jefferson’s film? It’s a racial satire but how effective? Just asking.
Jordan Ruimy: “It’s very good…reminded me of Alexander Payne’s movies.”
THR’s Scott Feinberg predicted this win.
Review excerpt by Film Stage’s Jordan Raup:
Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers was 1st runner-up.
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