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October Special Screenings and new capsule reviews for Oct. 4

For all the funky details in writer/director Aaron Schimberg's psychological comedy-drama-thriller, it ultimately feels like a long walk towards a pretty simple idea.

A Different Man For all the funky details in writer/director Aaron Schimberg's psychological comedy-drama-thriller, it ultimately feels like a long walk towards a pretty simple idea. Our protagonist Edward Lemuel (Sebastian Stan) is a struggling New York actor facing perhaps a greater obstacle even than most struggling New York actors: His extreme facial deformities somewhat limit his options.

When an experimental medical procedure results in a complete transformation of his appearance, however, Edward sees the opportunity to effectively start his life over again.

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