I just watched Greta Lee's best performance since 'Past Lives' — and this indie movie needs a release date now
'Late Fame' is an indie film starring Willem Dafoe as a forgotten poet who experiences a resurgence of attention thanks to a group of young intellectuals in New York, but it's Greta Lee's performance as a complex, charismatic actress that stands out and elevates the movie. Though the plot is somewhat predictable, the film offers a witty critique of pretentious artistic circles and delivers a memorable, scene-stealing turn by Lee. Currently playing at select film festivals, the movie has yet to receive a wide release date but is generating strong buzz for its lead performances.
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Entertainment Movies I just watched Greta Lee's best performance since 'Past Lives' — and this indie movie needs a release date now Opinion By Malcolm McMillan published 29 April 2026 I'm glad I went to the Atlanta Film Festival to catch 'Late Fame' When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Killer Films) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Tom's Guide Verdict: 'Late Fame'Rating: ★★★½ starsVerdict: "Late Fame" stars Willem Dafoe as a has-been poet and Greta Lee as a struggling actress, both of whom are surrounded by and adored by a posse of pretentious post-grads in New York.
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