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(March 18, 2018) Original
(October 14, 2018) New Poster (#1)

Release Date:

October 19, 2018

Synopsis:

From IMDb: “The true story of bestselling celebrity biographer (and friend to cats) Lee Israel (Melissa McCarthy), who made her living in the 1970s and ’80s profiling the likes of Katherine Hepburn, Tallulah Bankhead, Estee Lauder and journalist Dorothy Kilgallen. When Lee is no longer able to get published because she has fallen out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception, abetted by her loyal friend Jack.”

Poster Rating: C+

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Review: A simple, thematically fitting design that nevertheless feels underdeveloped. Perhaps something further written on the page rather than blank space.

Trailer Rating: B

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Review: This modestly atmospheric trailer gives Melissa McCarthy a potentially compelling dramatic role that looks to play well to her personality and experience. It also looks like a fascinating look into the fading stardom of a once-famous biographer.

Oscar Prospects:

Melissa McCarthy doing a rare piece of drama could net some attention from Oscar voters who already recognized her for her comedy work. The film looks a bit light for Oscar consideration, but appearances can be deceiving.

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Posters

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