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The Technical Writer (2002)

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Directed and co-written by Scott Saunders, The Technical Writer stars Tatum O'Neal as Slim, one of the tenants residing in a glamorous Manhattan apartment complex. Along with Joe (William Forsythe), her husband, Slim is determined to introduce the reclusive Jessop (Michael Harris) into her social circuit, which often involves swinging sex parties. Though Jessop isn't tempted, Slim, after having made a bet with her husband, continues to interrupt his isolated existence, and eventually succeeds in

Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.

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Directed By: Scott Saunders

In Theaters: Jan 26, 2003 Wide

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While the set-up is pure neo-noir -- vamp wife, slimeball husband, sucker hero -- The Technical Writer takes its eye off the light at the end of the tunnel.

March 25, 2004 Full Review Source: Toronto Star

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Geoff Pevere

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The Technical Writer is a numbingly bad movie and a glorious inspiration to every wannabe filmmaker with a 'deeply personal' script wasting away in the bottom drawer of his or her desk.

March 25, 2004 Full Review Source: Globe and Mail

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Stephen Cole

Globe and Mail

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The Technical Writer is a film that works because of the writing.

March 25, 2004 Full Review Source: Jam! Movies

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Liz Braun

Jam! Movies

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As a professional technical writer, I would like to see this movie someday....anyone know where I might find it?

October 10, 2010

Eduardo Cidade

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