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THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA – Review by Susan Granger

June 3, 2020June 7, 2020 Susan Granger 0 Comments John Turturro, Minkie Spiro, The Plot Against America, Thomas Schlamme, Winona Ryder, Zoe Kazan

If you’re into binge-watching, this ‘alternative reality’ mini-series is not only compelling but also timely, detailing the dangers of electing a politically naïve, ‘celebrity’ President, who subsequently forges dubious international alliances and enables prejudiced supporters to commit hate crimes.

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John Turturro Talks FADING GIGOLO – Nell Minow Interviews

April 14, 2014April 21, 2014 Nell Minow 0 Comments Fading Gigolo, John Turturro, woody allen

Turturro wrote, directed, and stars in Fading Gigolo, the story of a gentle florist named Fioravante who works part-time in

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John Turturro Talks FADING GIGOLO – Sheila Roberts Interviews

April 14, 2014December 9, 2018 Sheila Roberts (Archived Contributor) 0 Comments Fading Gigolo, John Turturro, woody allen

In an exclusive interview, Turturro talks about teaming up creatively with Allen in Fading Gigolo‘s lead roles, finding the right

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AWFJ Movie of the Week, April 14-20: FADING GIGOLO

April 14, 2014October 11, 2014 Sandra Kraisirideja (Archived Contributor) 0 Comments anne brodie, Cate Marquis, Fading Gigolo, jennifer merin, John Turturro, nell minow, Sharon Stone, Sheila Roberts, woody allen

Opening April 18, the AWFJ Movie of the Week is Fading Gigolo, a quirky NY comedy written and directed by John Turturro, who stars as an unspectacular florist who’s need for cash causes him to take a turn at the world’s oldest profession– at which he’s surprisingly spectacularly successful. Costars Woody Allen, Sharon Stone and Vanessa Paradis give seductive performances that bring engaging eccentricity, genuine warmth and subtle humor to the film. Turturro’s fifth feature is a winner! Read more…