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“Mausoleum air and anguished pauses: If this production were a poem, it would be mostly white space.”

Quote by Richard Corliss

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Richard Corliss

Richard Corliss was an esteemed American editor known for his profound insights into film and television. Born on March 6, 1944, and passing away on April 23, 2015, Corliss made a significant impact during his tenure at Time magazine, where he penned numerous classic film and television reviews. more

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