Michael Elliot Rechtshaffen
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Screenwriter. Seasoned Film Critic (The Hollywood Reporter, ex-Los Angeles Times). Also food, music and politics-driven, not necessarily in that order.
The "Nobody" movies were just a warm up. Here's my Hollywood Reporter TIFF review of "Normal."
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‘Normal’ Review: Bob Odenkirk Fires on All Cylinders in Ben Wheatley’s Jaw-Droppingly Excessive Blast of a Crime Caper
The TIFF-premiering neo-Western about an interim sheriff who senses something amiss about a small Minnesota town also stars Henry Winkler and Lena Headey.
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September 15, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The "Nobody" movies were just a warm up. Here's my Hollywood Reporter TIFF review of "Normal."
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Keanu Reeves slays as an awkward angel in "Good Fortune." Here's my Hollywood Reporter TIFF review.
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‘Good Fortune’ Review: Keanu Reeves Plays an Inept Guardian Angel in Aziz Ansari’s Alternately Fun and Clunky Satire
Also starring Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer and Sandra Oh, Ansari's feature directorial debut revolves around a gig worker and a venture capitalist who swap lives.
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September 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Keanu Reeves slays as an awkward angel in "Good Fortune." Here's my Hollywood Reporter TIFF review.
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Here's my Hollywood Reporter TIFF review of James McAvoy's directorial debut, "California Schemin."
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‘California Schemin” Review: James McAvoy’s Assured Directorial Debut Makes for an Engaging if Familiar Underdog Story
The fact-based dramedy stars Seamus McLean Ross and Samuel Bottomley as a pair of Scottish MCs who break into the big time by pretending to be California rappers.
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September 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Here's my Hollywood Reporter TIFF review of James McAvoy's directorial debut, "California Schemin."
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Here's my Hollywood Reporter TIFF review of "Nuremberg."
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‘Nuremberg’ Review: Potent Performances by Russell Crowe and Rami Malek Ignite a Bracingly Relevant Historical Drama
Written and directed by James Vanderbilt, this chronicle of the events leading up to the Nuremberg trials also features Michael Shannon and Leo Woodall in key supporting roles.
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September 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Here's my Hollywood Reporter TIFF review of "Nuremberg."
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Here's my Hollywood Reporter TIFF review of Alex Winter's "Adulthood."
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‘Adulthood’ Review: Alex Winter’s Dark Family Satire Is Not Exactly an Excellent Adventure
Josh Gad and Kaya Scodelario play siblings whose lives are upended after they discover human remains in their parents' basement in this noir-edged TIFF premiere.
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September 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Here's my Hollywood Reporter TIFF review of Alex Winter's "Adulthood."
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What’s not to like???
Here’s my Hollywood Reporter review of the #TIFF2025 opener, “John Candy: I Like Me.”
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Here’s my Hollywood Reporter review of the #TIFF2025 opener, “John Candy: I Like Me.”
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‘John Candy: I Like Me’ Review: Colin Hanks’ Doc Portrait Pays Poignant Tribute to a Comic Icon’s Life and Legacy
The TIFF opener features reminiscences by colleagues including Steve Martin, Catherine O'Hara, Dan Aykroyd, Martin Short, Conan O'Brien, Mel Brooks and Tom Hanks.
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September 5, 2025 at 9:36 PM
What’s not to like???
Here’s my Hollywood Reporter review of the #TIFF2025 opener, “John Candy: I Like Me.”
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Here’s my Hollywood Reporter review of the #TIFF2025 opener, “John Candy: I Like Me.”
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Reposted by Michael Elliot Rechtshaffen
Worth a listen to what Al Green says after he was removed from the chamber.
Thank you, Rep. Al Green!
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March 5, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Worth a listen to what Al Green says after he was removed from the chamber.
Reposted by Michael Elliot Rechtshaffen
Four days left to apply to LAFCA’s scholarship! LAFCA, with support from Rotten Tomatoes, is offering TWO $3,000 SCHOLARSHIPS to aspiring film critics attending L.A.-area community colleges. Apply by Dec. 8, and spread the word! bit.ly/LAFCAScholarship2024
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December 4, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Four days left to apply to LAFCA’s scholarship! LAFCA, with support from Rotten Tomatoes, is offering TWO $3,000 SCHOLARSHIPS to aspiring film critics attending L.A.-area community colleges. Apply by Dec. 8, and spread the word! bit.ly/LAFCAScholarship2024
#filmcritic #scholarship
#filmcritic #scholarship
Mood.
November 26, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Mood.