“The lack of resolution inherent in the source material sets up an insurmountable task: the solution to the central crime and mystery that puts this particular story in motion.”
“The director handles all the confused attraction with enough sophistication that the plot’s actual direction sneaks up in a manner that smartly defies cliche, as well as the audience’s first likely guess.”
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“Dunst remains in control of her persona, but she’s also at the mercy of Hollywood scheming.”
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“The harsh dialogue may not connect, but the visuals most certainly will.”
“When we watch the films, we can be Larry — agonising over ‘feeling the question’ — or we can be Sussman, content not to know but still enjoying the experience.”
“When I moved back to Fargo, I began thinking more about visual themes, which ultimately inspired Vague Visages.”
“It reminds me of Ingmar Bergman films and the inspirational depression that I love.”
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