Monthly Archives: March 2007

THE PRICE OF SUGAR

By | March 2007

2007 SXSW EMERGING VISIONS DOCUMENTARY FEATURE! What most people probably don’t appreciate are the conditions in which the sugar is produced. Dominican cane is, by and large, cut by Haitians brought in by the sugar companies to do the backbreaking work for what amounts to a slave wage…

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THE PRICE OF SUGAR

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2007 SXSW EMERGING VISIONS DOCUMENTARY FEATURE! The Dominican Republic is known to some as an attractive Caribbean tourist destination, but its chief...

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DIGGERS

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It’s 1976, and life as a Long Island clam digger ain’t easy. Not only do four lifelong friends working the waterways have to deal with personal...

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THE GITS

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2007 SXSW 24 BEATS PER SECOND DOCUMENTARY FEATURE! Most fans of punk music know the story of the Gits, but for those of you who don’t, here’s a recap:...

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A SIM-PLE ROMANCE

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2007 SXSW SHORT FILM! Maggie’s social life isn’t so hot lately. Friends are constantly canceling dinner plans, leaving her with little to do but eat...

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ZOO

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How can a film about a guy getting fucked to death by a horse lack a sense of humor? I understand, in an objective way, how life is precious, death is...

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HANNAH TAKES THE STAIRS

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I am a fan of Joe Swanberg’s films (“Kissing on the Mouth” and “LOL”) and I am also a fan of Joe Swanberg. While many feel his films might rely...

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THE LOOKOUT

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I've heard it said that two out of three ain't bad, and in most cases I'd believe it. With films, however, if we're talking three-act structure, having two...

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SXSW 2007 News: “GRINDHOUSE” TRAILER CONTEST WINNERS AND MORE!

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The 2007 SXSW "Grindhouse" Trailer Contest came to an end today during Robert Rodriguez's "Grindhouse 101" panel, with "Hobo with a Shotgun" taking home...

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SXSW 2007 News: LINKLATER IN TEXAS

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Say what you will about "A Scanner Darkly", Richard Linklater has had success in the past and it is only fair that he receive recognition in his hometown...

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EAGLE VS SHARK

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All hail the rise of geek-edy, taken to its obvious perfection in Taika Waititi's feature film "Eagle vs. Shark." Lily works at a fast-food restaurant,...

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