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Tag: Rebecca Lenkiewicz

She Said (2022)

Title: She Said
Rating: R
Directed by: Maria Schrader
Written by: Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Based on the New York Times investigation by: Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey, and Rebecca Corbett
Based on the book by: Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey
Starring: Carey Mulligan, Zoe Kazan, Patricia Clarkson, Andre Braugher, Jennifer Ehle, and Samantha Morton
Release Date: 11/18/2022
Running Time: 128 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan star as New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, who together broke one of the most important stories in a generation— a story that shattered decades of silence around the subject of sexual assault in Hollywood and altered American culture forever.

A testament to the power of investigative journalism, She Said details the journey of reporters and editors engaged in the unrelenting pursuit of the truth and highlights the courage of survivors and witnesses who chose to come forward to stop a serial predator in his tracks. Together, their commitment and fortitude sparked a national conversation, helped propel the #MeToo movement, and fueled a reckoning of the system that had enabled him.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Alisa and Frank for this submission


Colette (2018)

Title: Colette
Rating: R
Directed by: Wash Westmoreland
Written by: Wash Westmoreland, Richard Glatzer, and Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Starring: Keira Knightley, Dominic West, and Eleanor Tomlinson
Release Date: 1/25/2019
Running Time: 111 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as “Willy” (Dominic West), Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (Keira Knightley) is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris and their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels. Colette’s fight over creative ownership defies gender roles and drives her to overcome societal constraints, revolutionizing literature, fashion and sexual expression.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Dedication: For Richard


Disobedience (2017)

Title: Disobedience
Rating: R
Directed by: Sebastián Lelio
Written by: Sebastián Lelio, and Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Based on the novel by: Naomi Alderman
Starring: Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams, and Alessandro Nivola
Release Date: 4/27/2018
Running Time: 114 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
The film follows a woman (Rachel Weisz) as she returns to the community that shunned her decades earlier for an attraction to a childhood friend (Rachel McAdams). Once back, their passions reignite as they explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Rhonda for this submission


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