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About Paul Weissman

Paul Weissman is an actor, writer, playwright, and, in the comfort of his own home, an occasional guitar player who lives in New York City. He has appeared in Sean Baker's first film Four Letter Words and will be seen in the upcoming horror film Cryptid. His website is paulweissman.com.

    A Nice Indian Boy

    The romantic, sweet-natured film has the feel of cringe comedy, but only on the surface.

    By |April 3rd, 2025|Comedy, Top Picks|0 Comments

      Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

      Presented in chronological order, the documentary offers a solid, if uninspired, overview of Janis Ian’s compelling life.

      By |March 28th, 2025|Music|0 Comments

        Art for Everybody

        The documentary chronicles the life of the complicated painter Thomas Kinkade in a respectful, though brutally honest, manner.

        By |March 27th, 2025|Arts, Top Picks|0 Comments

          The Assessment

          Alicia Vikander is a chameleon, fully inhabiting a complex, nearly impossible role.

          By |March 20th, 2025|Sci-fi|0 Comments

            Endless Summer Syndrome

            The tense thriller explores the hidden truths beneath the surface of a seemingly placid, affluent family.

              100 Yards

              This is an elevated martial arts film, with gorgeous set design and smooth and precise fight scenes.

              By |November 8th, 2024|Action|0 Comments

                Daaaaaalí!

                If there was ever a current director working today who should be making a film about artist Salvador Dalí, it is French writer/director Quentin Dupieux.

                By |October 3rd, 2024|Comedy|0 Comments

                  Sleep

                  A newlywed and father-to-be acts out while sleepwalking and does not remember his actions when he awakens—and these actions are pretty terrifying.

                  By |September 27th, 2024|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Thriller, Top Picks|0 Comments

                    Coup!

                    Caddyshack by way of the Coen brothers.

                    By |August 1st, 2024|Comedy, Thriller|0 Comments