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American film and music-video director known for films such as Arlington Road (1999), The Mothman Prophecies (2002) and The Last Word (2017).

Mark Pellington is an American director of feature films and music videos. His film credits include Arlington Road (1999), The Mothman Prophecies (2002) and The Last Word (2017). He has directed notable music videos, including Pearl Jam's "Jeremy."

Review highlights Shirley MacLaine's strong, tailor-made performance in Mark Pellington's The Last Word. The film is described as uplifting, pleasant, funny and life-affirming, with a fresh, light quality. It praises the screenplay by Stuart Ross Fink and the film's emphasis on choice and presence.