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The Learning Curve

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After janitor Paul (Carmine Giovinazzo) saves the beautiful Georgia (Monet Mazur) from a man's unwanted attentions at a bar, the two come up with a scheme to lure men to her, then have Paul shake the victim down for money in return for not filing rape charges. After attempting to scam music executive Marshal (Vincent Ventresca), the duo are hired to conduct his dirty work. While Paul starts to enjoy their new lifestyle, Georgia is unhappy with turning permanently to crime.

Critics Reviews

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Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times 05/29/2024
2.5/5
The Learning Curve may not offer anything new, but it has terrific vitality. Go to Full Review Scott Von Doviak Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com 05/29/2024
2.5/4
Sets an intriguing low-key thriller into motion, then proceeds to resolve it in the most uninspired way possible. Go to Full Review Jane Sumner Dallas Morning News 05/29/2024
Oh, that script by Mr. Schwab! As Cajun comic Justin Wilson says, 'He doesn't miss one damn inch of that road.' Go to Full Review Scott Weinberg eFilmCritic.com 05/29/2024
3.5/5
One of the cooler things about being required to watch lots of movies "sight unseen" is that occasionally something unexpectedly entertaining pops up. Go to Full Review Dragan Antulov Draxblog Movie Reviews 05/29/2024
4/10
Uncharacteristically ambitious aims for a film that otherwise looks like nothing more than cheap exploitation thriller. Go to Full Review Ryan Cracknell Apollo Guide 05/29/2024
56/100
Good, flashy visuals, but writer/ director Eric Schwab still has a long way to go in applying a strong story with characters that matter. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Max S Sep 27 It’s starts off a little cheesy and a little cliche. But, as the story escalates and the stakes are raised it really grabs your attention. It features “Fun Bobby” from Friends and Tony Montanas friend “Manny” from Scarface. I was pleasantly surprised… See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Eric Schwab

Director

Carmine Giovinazzo

Paul

Monet Mazur

Georgia

Vincent Ventresca

Marshal

Steven Bauer

Mark

Majandra Delfino

Ashley

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The Learning Curve

Marshal (Vincent Ventresca) pulls a gun on Paul (Carmine Giovinazzo) when an attempted scam goes bad, as his girlfriend Georgia (Monet Mazur) looks on in "The Learning Curve." York (Steven Bauer), as the strong-armed assistant to crooked record producer Marshal in "The Learning Curve." Paul (Carmine Giovinazzo) and Georgia (Monet Mazur) admire the fast money they have earned in their new life of crime in "The Learning Curve." Director Eric Schwab confers with star Monet Mazur on the set of "The Learning Curve." Georgia (Monet Mazur) strikes a sexy pose in hopes of entrapping an unsuspecting motorist in "The Learning Curve." Paul (Carmine Giovinazzo) tries to escape from the F.B.I. in the climatic chase through the L.A. subway system in "The Learning Curve." (l to r) Oscar Delgado, in his position as NBC Bureau Chief of Latin America, interviews Saddam Hussein on Christmas Eve, 1990, weeks before the Gulf War broke out. Oscar Delgado, outgoing NBC Bureau Chief of Latin America, shakes hands with NBC President Bob Wright, at the June 29, 1995 retirement party when Oscar left NBC to start Candelaria Productions. Oscar Delgado, after winning $4,200,000 in one lump sum in the Mexican Lottery on April 15, 1992, poses with an enlarged check as he claims his new fortune. Marshal (Vincent Ventresca) overseeing his record empire in "The Learning Curve." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis After janitor Paul (Carmine Giovinazzo) saves the beautiful Georgia (Monet Mazur) from a man's unwanted attentions at a bar, the two come up with a scheme to lure men to her, then have Paul shake the victim down for money in return for not filing rape charges. After attempting to scam music executive Marshal (Vincent Ventresca), the duo are hired to conduct his dirty work. While Paul starts to enjoy their new lifestyle, Georgia is unhappy with turning permanently to crime.
Director
Eric Schwab
Producer
Oscar Delgado, Puntip Limrumgroj, Carey Westberg
Screenwriter
Eric Schwab
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
O.C.E. Presentation
Rating
R (Violence|Drug Content|Some Sexuality|Language)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 5, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 22, 2018
Runtime
1h 53m