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My name is Gary Zidek. Welcome to The Arts Section. Tune into the radio program every Sunday morning on WDCB 90.9 & 90.7 FM or listen to it online here. I'll be showcasing a variety of arts & entertainment stories.

Film Review: BEIRUT

Film Review: BEIRUT

WDCB's Gary Zidek reviews BEIRUT, a throwback geo-political thriller set in 1982 Lebanon.  Starring Jon Hamm and Rosamund Pike, the film was originally written by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Tony Gilroy in 1991. It took a while, but better late than never.

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WDCB's Gary Zidek reviews BEIRUT.

It's hard not to see traces of Mad Men's Don Draper, but Hamm delivers a standout performance as Mason Skiles in BEIRUT.

Jon Hamm as Mason Skiles in BEIRUT

Jon Hamm as Mason Skiles in BEIRUT

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Official Site: http://www.BeirutMovie.com LIKE us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BeirutTheMovie FOLLOW us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/BeirutTheMovie FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BeirutTheMovie -- In 1982, the Paris of the Middle East was burning. Beirut opens in theaters on April 11.

FINAL RATING - 3  out 4 stars ***

BEIRUT opens nationwide on Wednesday, April 11

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