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DIGGERS

By | March 2007

2007 SXSW SPECIAL SCREENINGS FEATURE! And I’m not marine wildlife expert, but maybe the reason the clam beds aren’t producing as much is because of the staggering number of cigarettes these guys lob into the bay…

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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 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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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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STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME

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2007 SXSW SPOTLIGHT PREMIERES DOCUMENTARY FEATURE! The Holocaust has had a giant impact on how we are as a human race. Many films and books have been...

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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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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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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: I’M NOT MUCH OF A JOURNALIST…

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Went to "The Lookout" press conference this afternoon and... it was pretty poorly attended. Lots of seats set up in the middle for folks to sit and ask...

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SXSW 2007: A SIM-PLE DAY TWO…

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Pete's in the shower and I'm finishing up my review for "The Lookout" that screened last night, so I figured I'd chime in before the day really gets...

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