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Gomorrah; Two Lovers

When people talk about the Bible's twin sin cities, top billing always goes to Sodom. Some balance may be restored, though, by the extraordinary Italian film Gomorrah... Joaquin Phoenix has been saying that he plans to quit acting and devote himself to his music career. Here's hoping for a change of heart. His performance in Two Lovers is inspired work by a superb actor in an elegantly grave romantic drama...

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By Joe Morgenstern • Feb 14, 2009 • 4m Listen

When people talk about the Bible's twin sin cities, top billing always goes to Sodom. Some balance may be restored, though, by the extraordinary Italian film Gomorrah...

Joaquin Phoenix has been saying that he plans to quit acting and devote himself to his music career. Here's hoping for a change of heart. His performance in Two Lovers is inspired work by a superb actor in an elegantly grave romantic drama...

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