171:... . A press release notes that it is difficult to tell where Chekov stops and Simon begins. That's part of the problem ... . The result falls awkwardly between gentle Chekhovian satire and clever Simon wisecracks. Neither writer is served to advantage."
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816:Seems Like Old Times
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458:The Gingerbread Lady
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108:Best Lighting Design
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