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“There comes a point in your moviegoing life where you look at the screen and then you look at the world and you ask, 'What is going on?' You want the movies to show you the chaos and mess and risk and failure that are normal for a lot of us. Generally, the movies hide all of that.”

Quote by Wesley Morris

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Wesley Morris is a renowned journalist, born in 1975. His career spans various fields, including news, commentary, and investigative reporting. Morris is known for his in-depth investigations and sharp insights into social issues. more

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