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Douglas Strassler

Doug Strassler is a freelance writer and lifelong pop culture junkie. A 2001 graduate of the University of Virginia, he currently lives in New York City. His proudest accomplishment remains having Anthony Hopkins say that he likes him.
'Hyde Park on Hudson'

‘Hyde Park on Hudson’: Driving a different kind of Miss Daisy

by Douglas Strassler

Despite praiseworthy costumes and loving cinematography, this film is severely bipolar.

'Hitchcock'

You might not be spellbound by ‘Hitchcock’

by Douglas Strassler

Who would have thought that of all things, ‘Hitchcock’ would turn out to be primarily a romance?

‘Fitzgerald Family Christmas’ could use a bit more luck of the Irish

by Douglas Strassler

Film suffers from an overload of characters battling an anemic script.

'Rust and Bone'

‘Rust and Bone’ shows Marion Cotillard is made of tough stuff

by Douglas Strassler

Jacques Audiard’s drama makes a great showpiece for leads Marion Cotillard and Matthias Schoenaerts.

'Silver Linings Playbook'

‘Silver Linings Playbook’ falls short of the goal

by Douglas Strassler

David O. Russell turns a piercing look into the mind of the mentally ill into a neutered, loosy-goosey comedy without claws.

'Nobody Walks'

‘Nobody Walks’ is such a wasted opportunity

by Douglas Strassler

This film bears a reasonable pedigree of talent. So why is it such a wasted opportunity?

'Anna Karenina'

‘Anna Karenina’ marriages film and stage for tale of adultery

by Douglas Strassler

Joe Wright’s adaptation, written by Tom Stoppard, is Leo Tolstoy’s classic as you’ve never seen it before.

'Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2'

‘Twilight: Breaking Dawn – Part 2’ finally sees the light

by Douglas Strassler

The final installment in the vampire franchise will leave its blood-thirsty fans feeling full.

'A Late Quartet'

‘A Late Quartet’ feels a little out of tune

by Douglas Strassler

Oh what a frustrating movie this movie turns out to be.

'Cloud Atlas'

‘Cloud Atlas’ could have used a better guide

by Douglas Strassler

The ambitious – and gorgeous – storytelling kaleidoscope could have used some clearer focus.

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