Daily Archives: April 29, 2010

Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields

Posted on April 29, 2010 by James McNally

Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields (Directors: Kerthy Fix and Gail O’Hara): Very early in the film, a title card informs us that “To some, [The Magnetic Fields] are an iconic band. To most, they are completely unknown.” … Continue reading →

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The Kids Grow Up

Posted on April 29, 2010 by James McNally

The Kids Grow Up (Director: Doug Block): Personal filmmaking at its rawest, The Kids Grow Up is something of a follow-up to Doug Block’s previous film, 51 Birch Street. In the earlier film, Block explored his parents’ marriage and how … Continue reading →

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Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio

Posted on April 29, 2010 by James McNally

Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio (Director: Samuel Wainwright Douglas): Believing strongly that architecture is not just for rich people living in cities like New York or Chicago, Auburn professor Samuel “Sambo” Mockbee founded the … Continue reading →

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