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Humpday

Posted on July 17, 2009 by James McNally

Humpday (Director: Lynn Shelton): Two reviews in a row about films by women directors about the delicate relationships between men. But Humpday and The Hurt Locker (review) couldn’t be more different. Where the latter ratcheted up the tension with action … Continue reading →

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The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters

Posted on February 9, 2008 by James McNally

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007, Director: Seth Gordon): I missed this at SXSW last year but have been hearing great things about it ever since. Despite the unwieldy title (why not just “The King of Kong”?), … Continue reading →

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Protagonist

Posted on April 23, 2007 by James McNally

Protagonist (Director: Jessica Yu, USA, 2007): I am SO tired right now, but I’m also glad that I made the effort to see this film. This was my third film of the day, and I had a gap of about … Continue reading →

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Darkon

Posted on May 1, 2006 by James McNally

Darkon (USA, 2006, Director: Andrew Neel and Luke Meyer, 89 minutes): An immersive film about an immersive hobby. Darkon shines a light into the little-known world of Live Action Role Playing (LARPing). Darkon is a fantasy world where groups of … Continue reading →

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Beyond Beats: A Hip-Hop Head Weighs In On Manhood In Hip-Hop Culture

Posted on April 30, 2006 by James McNally

Beyond Beats: A Hip-Hop Head Weighs In On Manhood In Hip-Hop Culture (USA, 2006, Director: Byron Hurt, 62 minutes): Byron Hurt is a former college quarterback and a huge hip-hop fan. But after he begins a job as a college … Continue reading →

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