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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.

Good Boy

Not since Benji has a dog actor—or dogter, if you will—managed such a range of emotion and vulnerability.

By |October 2nd, 2025|Horror, Top Picks|0 Comments

Relay

A throwback to old-school political and spy thrillers starring Riz Ahmed and Lily James.

By |August 21st, 2025|Thriller|0 Comments

Sovereign

Jacob Tremblay (Room) is one of those rare actors who gives viewers everything simply by listening.

By |July 10th, 2025|Crime|0 Comments

I Don’t Understand You

A black comedy that is neither dark enough nor funny enough.

By |June 5th, 2025|Comedy|0 Comments

The New Boy

The new film by Aboriginal filmmaker Warwick Thornton explores the forced assimilation of Aboriginal children into Western society and religion—and the tragedy that unfolds.

By |May 27th, 2025|Australian, Top Picks|0 Comments

Vulcanizadora

The first three-quarters of Vulcanizadora plays like Antonioni by way of Kevin Smith.

By |May 1st, 2025|Road Trip, Top Picks|0 Comments

Emergent City

A documentary that takes on an issue facing nearly every major U.S. city: gentrification.

By |April 25th, 2025|Documentary|0 Comments

Nora

An engaging, salty-sweet film that drills down on how much our dreams cost us.

By |April 17th, 2025|Musical|0 Comments

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