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The Real Blonde

1998 · 105 min

A wry, character-driven satire that balances cynical humor with genuine warmth, offering a meandering but charming slice of New York life.

Directed by: Tom DiCillo
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Starring: Matthew Modine, Catherine Keener, Daryl Hannah

Tagline: What you see isn't always what you get.
Overview: An aspiring actor and his girlfriend handle life's frustrations, while his friend seeks fulfillment with a blonde.

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Directed by: Tom DiCillo
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Starring: Matthew Modine, Catherine Keener, Daryl Hannah

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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: ambition
identity
love
betrayal
friendship
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex strong

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Action	2
Horror	0
Humour	7
Realism	8
Romance	6
Tension	4
Darkness	4
Complexity	6
Emotional weight	5

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