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The GoodTimesKid

Posted on August 6, 2009 by James McNally

The GoodTimesKid (Director: Azazel Jacobs): Benten Films‘ latest release is the second film of Azazel Jacobs, whose most recent film Momma’s Man received acclaim when it played the festival circuit in 2008. Though I haven’t yet seen Momma’s Man, I’m … Continue reading →

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Team Picture

Posted on November 6, 2008 by James McNally

Team Picture (Director: Kentucker Audley): Number 5 from indie distributor Benten Films, Team Picture shares the “mumblecore” lo-fi slacker ethos of previous releases like LOL (review) and Quiet City (review) and the rural working-class setting of The Guatemalan Handshake (review). … Continue reading →

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The Guatemalan Handshake

Posted on May 29, 2008 by James McNally

The Guatemalan Handshake (2006, Director: Todd Rohal): The film’s tagline is “A feast for the senses, a challenge for the brain” and that about sums it up. Todd Rohal has created what must be considered the first “mumblecore” comedy and … Continue reading →

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Quiet City/Dance Party USA

Posted on January 28, 2008 by James McNally

In her generally negative appraisal of the “mumblecore” movement in the November/December 2007 issue of Film Comment, Amy Taubin reserves praise for the two features written and directed by Aaron Katz, calling him a “breakout talent” and praising both the … Continue reading →

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LOL

Posted on November 10, 2007 by James McNally

LOL (Director: Joe Swanberg, 2006): With the backlash against the so-called “mumblecore” movement already starting, I thought I’d better review this film now. I’ll admit that this is only the second film I’ve seen that falls within the bounds of … Continue reading →

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