'Frances Ha' review: A lovable loser, neither coddled nor punished

By Alonso Duralde LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Filmmakers are the parents of their characters in more ways than one; artists don't just give birth, they also have to guide their creations through life. Some filmmakers are too quick to punish flaws and to force their children to melt under their judging gaze; others coddle and rationalize, letting their brats run rampant and pretending that their bad behavior is adorable. ...



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