Maps to the Stars

film by Cronenberg [2014]

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Maps to the Stars is a 2014 film directed by David Cronenberg. The movie is a satirical look at the dark side of Hollywood, exploring the trauma and menace beneath the glitz of the entertainment industry. The film stars Julianne Moore, who has an extensive filmography including Maps to the Stars. Cronenberg is known for his films that delve into the disturbing intersections of technology, the human body, and desire, often incorporating elements of horror and science fiction.12

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David Cronenberg
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Maps to the Stars (2014) archly investigates the menace and trauma beneath the gilded surface of Hollywood life.
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Maps to the Stars (2014) archly investigates the menace and trauma beneath the gilded surface of Hollywood life.
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Julianne Moore
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…David Cronenberg’s trenchant Hollywood satire Maps to the Stars (2014). She evoked the anguish of a dying woman who must fight to pass her pension benefits on to her domestic partner (played by Ellen Page) in Freeheld (2015), which was based on a true story.
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…David Cronenberg’s trenchant Hollywood satire Maps to the Stars (2014). She evoked the anguish of a dying woman who must fight to pass her pension benefits on to her domestic partner (played by Ellen Page) in Freeheld (2015), which was based on a true story.
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