Monthly Archives: April 2007

Billy the Kid

Posted on April 22, 2007 by James McNally

Billy the Kid (Director: Jennifer Venditti, USA, 2007): I’d heard good things about this film when I was at South by Southwest a few weeks ago, but had no idea what it was about. The titular Billy is Billy Price, … Continue reading →

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Helvetica

Posted on April 22, 2007 by James McNally

Helvetica (Director: Gary Hustwit, UK, 2007): This was THE hot buzz film of the festival, and a lot of people didn’t get in to see it who wanted to. I’m still a bit baffled that there could be that many … Continue reading →

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The Monastery: Mr. Vig and the Nun

Posted on April 22, 2007 by James McNally

The Monastery: Mr. Vig and the Nun (Director: Pernille Rose Grønkjær, Denmark, 2006): Mr. Vig is an elderly bachelor living in a broken-down castle. For years, he has dreamed of establishing a monastery there, “to create something enduring,” and so, … Continue reading →

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Girls Rock!

Posted on April 21, 2007 by James McNally

Girls Rock! (Directors: Arne Johnson, Shane King, USA, 2006): I’m a sucker for documentaries with kids in them. At every festival, often full of dark films about human greed and violence, I always try to pick a film with kids … Continue reading →

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Yoga Inc.

Posted on April 21, 2007 by James McNally

Yoga Inc. (Director: John Philp, USA, 2006): A fascinating excursion into the world of “for-profit” enlightenment, Yoga Inc. suffers from having just too many good stories to tell. First, there’s the explosion of yoga all over the Western world, with … Continue reading →

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