Review Rick on 06 Feb 2008
Down here in Alabama, we’re thrilled when someone takes the time to notice us. Well, let me correct that–when someone takes the time to notice us in a nice way, in a way that doesn’t reinforce old stereotypes of Southern people and culture as stupid, mean and/or corrupt. That’s why I was excited [...]
Tags: Danny Glover, Honeydripper, Sayles
News Rick on 19 Jan 2008
Honeydripper, the new film from indie icon John Sayles, is coming to Alabama. On February 4, at the Bama Theater right here in Tuscaloosa, a reception at 6 pm will be followed by a screening at 7:30 and a Q&A with Sayles and producer Maggie Renzi at 9:30. The film, set in a [...]
Tags: , Alabama, Bama Theater, Film, Honeydripper, Sayles
News Rick on 30 Dec 2007
John Sayles’ Honeydripper opened in New York and Los Angeles to mixed reviews. Stephen Holden of the New York Times found Sayles’ myth- and archetype-making machinery falling flat:
“‘Honeydripper’ is agreeable, well-intentioned and very, very slow. Sadly, it illustrates the difference between an archetype and a stereotype. When the first falls flat, it turns into [...]
Tags: Alabama, Film, Honeydripper, independents, John Sayles, movies, Southern Film
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