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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Computerized Depp, Old Gigolos, and the Return of Doubtfire

Today in our weekly film roundup, we look at some new releases, including John Turturro’s attempt to depict an aging gigolo with Woody Allen and Transcendence, the new Johnny Depp movie. Plus, what’s in and what’s out at Cannes.

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By Madeleine Brand • May 10, 2014 • 1 min read

Today in our weekly film roundup, we look at some new releases, including John Turturro’s attempt to depict an aging gigolo with Woody Allen and Transcendence, the new Johnny Depp movie. Plus, what’s in and what’s out at Cannes.

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    Madeleine Brand

    Host, 'Press Play'

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    Andrew Walsh

    Too Beautiful to Live

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Matt Holzman

    Producer, 'The Document'

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    Kyle Buchanan

    pop culture writer for the New York Times, author of “Blood, Sweat & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road”

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    Christy Lemire

    film critic for RogerEbert.com and co-host of the YouTube channel “Breakfast All Day”

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