Friday, March 13 2009
Obscene: A Biography of the Life and Career of Renowned Publisher Barney Rosset
A fierce, funny and informative look at the most influential publisher of the 20th century, from Rosset's literary firsts to his crusade against censorship and continuing cultural impact.
Tuesday, August 5 2008
Better You Be a Team Player
Sports, as emphasized in films such as Eight Men Out and The Untouchables, are a helpful way of organizing and enforcing our daily behaviors.
Friday, March 28 2008
The Pride of the Yankees: Collector’s Edition
In time for baseball season comes a trio of worthy releases: Bull Durham, Eight Men Out and The Pride of the Yankees
Friday, February 22 2008
Indie icon John Sayles doesn’t hesitate to go mainstream if it helps his pet causes
Friday, February 1 2008
Honeydripper
John Sayles' Honeydripper is less a conventional film than a bluesy collaboration -- slow-moving and contemplative, wily and laced through with cultural nuances.
Thursday, July 6 2006
Edge of Outside
As much as the lines between 'independent' and 'mainstream' movies seem impossibly blurred, the impulse to mark their difference appears irresistible.
Wednesday, February 2 2005
Silver City (2004)
Dickie Pilager embodies U.S. political-corporate mythology, the 'shining city on a hill' reduced to basic elements.
