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‘Poolman’: Chris Pine Desperately Wants to Be ‘The Dude’ From ‘Big Lebowski’

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Chris Pine makes his directorial debut at the Toronto International Film Festival with “Poolman,” but bellyflops more than he makes a splash.

Nick Schager
Nick Schager 

Entertainment Critic

Photo still of Chris Pine in 'Poolman'
Courtesy of TIFF
Nick Schager

Nick Schager

Entertainment Critic

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