David MayslesFeatures
Part 3: The Stellar ‘70sWhen it comes to post-modern moviemaking, everyone stereotypes the Me Decade as the genre's defining moment. In this case -- as illustrated by the 10 films that represent it -- the categorization is more than accurate. [20 June 2007] Reviews
Grey Gardens / Salesman - PopMatters Film Review )What makes the Maysles' work special lies in how they manage, by focusing so intently on their subjects, to elicit a body of information that the audience is compelled to examine for its possible meaning. [11 April 2002]
Gimme Shelter (1970/2000)Sixties rock and roll festivals -- given their large crowds of people, lack of sanitary facilities, bad drugs, and shortages of food and water -- were catastrophes waiting to happen. People get angry when they're uncomfortable or feel ripped off. [1 January 1995] Blogs
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