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Charlie Kaufman directing a Charlie Kaufman screenplay probably could’ve inspired a film in itself. And, in some ways, that’s what happened with the sprawling, messy, endlessly self-reflexive directorial debut from the screenwriter of “Adaptation.” and “Being John Malkovich.” With the flawless Philip Seymour Hoffman as his alter ego, Kaufman ponders the insanity of the creative process. And more. So much more.
