Tag: Linoleum
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‘Linoleum’ Review: Jim Gaffigan Tries to Rocket Himself Out of a Midlife Crisis in Surreal Dramedy
Simultaneously an unsettling projection of a father possibly losing his mind and a suburban family disintegrating from the pain of displaced dreams — Colin West’s “Linoleum” drafts a charming, nostalgic landscape set in the fictional town of Fairview Heights where aching secrets lurk underneath the vintage countertops. Taking the bones of “The Father” and “The…
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Linoleum Review: Jim Gaffigan Shines In A Perplexing But Beautiful Tapestry Of Life And Love [SXSW]
Attend enough film festivals, and you’ll notice that many movies allow a variety of stand-up comics to stretch their acting muscles. While it’s typically offbeat comedy that takes advantage of their humor skills, it’s not uncommon to find comics showing their versatility on screen. In recent years, Jim Gaffigan has become one such comedian, stretching…