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The Architect

2006, Movie, R, 81 mins

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Adapted from a 1996 stage play by acclaimed Scottish-born, Nigerian-raised playwright David Greig, Matt Tauber's directing debut is well intentioned but schematic. Greig is an issue-driven writer, and the issue here is the gulf between good intentions and good results as seen through the prism of urban public housing. Successful architect Leo Waters (Anthony LaPaglia) lives with his family on Chicago's suburban North Side. Single mother Tonya Neeley (Viola Davis) raised her f... read more leave a comment
Year: 2006
Rated R

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Anthony LaPaglia: Leo Waters
Viola Davis: Tonya Neely
Isabella Rossellini: Julia Waters
Hayden Panettiere: Christina Waters
Sebastian Stan: Martin Waters
Paul James: Shawn

 

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Without a Trace's Anthony LaPaglia Sizes Up His Edgy Indie

In October, CBS' Without a Trace (Sundays at 10 pm/ET) notched its 100th episode. Though not as high-profile as the Law & Orders and CSIs of the world, the FBI procedural has earned a loyal audience with solid writing and an engaging ensemble. Leading that cast is veteran actor Anthony LaPaglia. TVGuide.com touched base with LaPaglia as he wrapped up on shooting the series' fifth season and was out promoting The Architect, a gritty indie currently in theaters and on DVD that follows a community activist's struggles to get a dangerous subsidized housing project demolished. TVGuide.com: The Architect tackles some pretty weighty issues, from class struggle to family dysfunction. Did t read more

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