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THE LOOK OF LOVE

By | January 2013

2013 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERES SELECTION! There is a common joke amongst those familiar with Winterbottom’s output that he needs to “get out there and work more.” After seeing his latest period piece, I am certain that we can all agree he could use a break…

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