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Tom Hanks Returns in Baseball Drama The Comebacker and Fans Excited

TMB — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:52:49 +0000

Seven years passed since Tom Hanks and Marielle Heller worked together. They created the beloved film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Today they plan a new project. Variety reports that Hanks will star in The Comebacker. Heller will direct the movie. Both will produce the film through their own companies. A Proven Creative Partnership ...

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Nightbitch Review: Barking Up the Right Tree

Caillou Pettis — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:00:41 +0000

Marielle Heller’s Nightbitch, adapted from Rachel Yoder’s 2021 novel of the same name, is a daring foray into the surreal territory of magical realism and black comedy. Anchored by a fearless performance from Amy Adams, the film examines the often-overlooked trials of motherhood through a bizarre yet oddly relatable lens. While its execution doesn’t always ...

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Marielle Heller Screens “Nightbitch” at 60th CIFF

Connie Wilson — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:40:16 +0000

Marielle Heller walked the Red Carpet outside the Music Box Theater. This appearance is in support of “Nightbitch,” which she co-wrote and directed. The screenplay is based on the book by Rachel Yoder. Heller’s previous directing forays include “Diary of a Teen-aged Girl” (2015), “Can You Ever Forgive Me” (2018), and “A Beautiful Day in ...

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