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More Than Honey

 

More Than Honey (2013)

UNKNOWN
Various
Movie Reviews90%
NR
2012, Documentary, 1h 35m
RT Critics’ Score: 100% (BIAS DETECTED)
RT Audience Score: 79%
Awards & Nominations: 9 wins & 5 nominations

 

Critics Consensus

A rare advocacy documentary that fully trusts its subject’s ability to fascinate, More Than Honey enlightens without badgering — and is all the more effective for it.
 

Audience Consensus

More Than Honey is the bee’s knees of documentaries! It’s a buzz-worthy film that will have you hooked from start to finish. The stunning visuals and fascinating facts about bees will leave you in awe. You’ll learn about the importance of bees in our ecosystem and the challenges they face. But don’t worry, this film isn’t just for science nerds, it’s perfect for anyone who loves a good documentary. So grab some popcorn and get ready to be swept away by the world of bees!
 
Movie Trailer

Movie Info

Storyline

The documentary More Than Honey explores the world’s declining bee population and its potential impact on modern society through the perspectives of beekeepers, scientists, and others.

 
Production Company(ies)
Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Scott Rudin Productions,
 
Distributor
Kino Lorber
 
Release Type
Theatrical
 
Filming Location(s)
Switzerland
 
MPAA / Certificate
Unrated
 
Year of Release
2012
 

Technical Specs
  • Color:
    Color
  • Sound mix:
    Dolby Digital
  • Aspect ratio:
    1.78 : 1
  • Runtime:
    1h 35m
  • Language(s):
    German, Swiss, German, English, Mandarin
  • Country of origin:
    United States
  • Release date:
    Release Date (Theaters): Jun 12, 2013 Limited
    Release Date (Streaming): Mar 18, 2014

 
Genre(s)
Documentary
 
Keyword(s)
documentary, beekeepers, scientists, declining bee population, modern society, German, directed by Markus Imhoof, John Hurt, narrator, Kino Lorber, box office gross $71.5K, reviewed by Liam Lacey, Eric Kohn, Larushka Ivan-Zadeh, Charlotte O’Sullivan, Donald Clarke, John DeFore, Noah Berlatsky, Daniel Green, Christopher Long, Jennifer Merin, MPAA rating N/A, environmental advocacy, bee enthusiasts, honeybee colony collapse disorder, visual pleasure, advocacy documentary, rare, enlightens, fascinating, poignant outlook, US industrial-scale farming, bee pollination, surreal tableaux, elegance of images, doomed bee documentaries, phenomenal research, thorough study, complex influence, intimate images, colony life, stinging but positive film, emotionally filled concern, mystery and beauty of bees
 

Box Office Details

Worldwide gross: $1,605,888
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $2,070,350
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,405
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 225,774
 
US/Canada gross: $79,772
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $102,844
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,662
US/Canada opening weekend: $5,225
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $6,736
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,772
 
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA

 
Movie Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

John HurtMarkus Imhoof
John Hurt
Markus Imhoof
Narrator
Director
John Hurt – Narrator
Markus Imhoof – Director

 

Markus ImhoofNANA
Markus Imhoof
NA
NA
Director
Writer
Producer
Producer
Producer

Director(s)
Markus Imhoof
 
Writer(s)
NA
 
Producer(s)
NA

 
Movie Reviews & Awards
Film Festivals
Berlin, Toronto
 
Awards & Nominations
9 wins & 5 nominations
 
Academy Awards

 

Top Reviews
Liam LaceyEric KohnLarushka Ivan-ZadehCharlotte O'SullivanDonald Clarke
Liam Lacey
Eric Kohn
Larushka Ivan-Zadeh
Charlotte O’Sullivan
Donald Clarke
Globe and Mail
indieWire
metro.co.uk
London Evening Standard
Irish Times
MORE THAN HONEY
  All Critics (41) | Top Critics (24) | Fresh (41)
  For patient science-minded kids and adults, it should find the sweet spot between environmental advocacy and visual pleasure.
 
  November 3, 2020 | Rating: 3/4
 
  Liam Lacey
  Globe and Mail
  TOP CRITIC
  The movie compensates for its murkier sections with a poignant outlook.
 
  November 3, 2020 | Rating: B
 
  Eric Kohn
  indieWire
  TOP CRITIC
  It’s pretty clear that Imhoof is not a fan of US industrial-scale farming but rather than shove angry stats such as ’80 per cent of plants rely on bee pollination’ in your face, he prefers to fascinate viewers.
 
  September 5, 2017 | Rating: 3/5
 
  Larushka Ivan-Zadeh
  metro.co.uk
  TOP CRITIC
  Markus Imhoof’s bee documentary is so stuffed with surreal tableaux it makes your head spin.
 
  January 1, 2014 | Rating: 4/5
 
  Charlotte O’Sullivan
  London Evening Standard
  TOP CRITIC
  It is the elegance of its images that sets it apart from previous doomed bee documentaries. The footage of individual animals going about their business is a sight to behold.
 
  January 1, 2014 | Rating: 3/5
 
  Donald Clarke
  Irish Times
  TOP CRITIC
  Eye-popping photography should draw viewers to this thoughtful, revealing doc.
 
  January 1, 2014
 
  John DeFore
  Hollywood Reporter
  TOP CRITIC
  More Than Honey is a reminder of how thoroughly humans have intertwined themselves with the other life on this planet, and vice versa.
 
  September 18, 2019
 
  Noah Berlatsky
  Splice Today
  There’s more than enough here to entertain bee enthusiasts and the environmentally-conscious curious alike.
 
  March 2, 2019 | Rating: 3/5
 
  Daniel Green
  CineVue
  Imhoof’s globetrotting odyssey is more concerned with contemplation than investigation.
 
  January 23, 2014 | Rating: 7/10
 
  Christopher Long
  Movie Metropolis
  More Than Honey is a phenomenally well-researched and thorough study of bees and their complex influence on human civilization, and an in depth investigation of the honeybee colony collapse disorder.
 
  January 1, 2014 | Rating: 5/5
 
  Jennifer Merin
  About.com
  Stinging but positive film about bees.
 
  November 29, 2013 | Rating: B+
 
  Dennis Schwartz
  Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
  There is a lot to be learned from this thoughtful film as you marvel at the amazingly intimate images of colony life.
 
  September 6, 2013 | Rating: 4/5
 
  Allan Hunter
  Daily Express (UK)…

 
Movie Plot & More
Plot
The documentary More Than Honey explores the world’s declining bee population and its potential impact on modern society through the perspectives of beekeepers, scientists, and others.
 
Trivia

 
Goofs / Tidbits
The narrator of More Than Honey is John Hurt.
 
Movie Links Wikipedia and Rotten Tomatoes

Links
Wikipedia: Go to Wiki
Rotten Tomatoes: Go to RT

 
Where to Watch

Where to Watch

 
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The Hunger Games Catching Fire

 

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)

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Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, YouTube, Microsoft Store, Redbox, FandangoNOW, AMC+, DirecTV, Spectrum, Verizon, Xfinity, Apple,
Movie Reviews90%
PG-13
2013, Action/Adventure, 2h 26m
RT Critics’ Score: 90% (UNBIASED)
RT Audience Score: 89%
Awards & Nominations: 22 wins & 68 nominations

 

Critics Consensus

Smart, smoothly directed, and enriched with a deeper exploration of the franchise’s thought-provoking themes, Catching Fire proves a thoroughly compelling second installment in the Hunger Games series.
 

Audience Consensus

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is like a rollercoaster ride that you can’t get enough of. It’s got everything you want in a movie – action, drama, and a strong message about society. Jennifer Lawrence and Philip Seymour Hoffman are a dynamic duo that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Plus, the visuals are stunning and the world-building is top-notch. It’s the perfect movie to watch with your friends and family, just make sure you have some popcorn ready!
 
Movie Trailer

Movie Info

Storyline

Twelve months after winning the 74th Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen and her partner Peeta Mellark must go on what is known as the Victor’s Tour, wherein they visit all the districts, but before leaving, Katniss is visited by President Snow who fears that Katniss defied him a year ago during the games when she chose to die with Peeta. With both Katniss and Peeta declared the winners, it is fueling a possible uprising. He tells Katniss that while on tour she better try to make sure that she puts out the flames or else everyone she cares about will be in danger.

 
Production Company(ies)
Sony Pictures, Classics Radical Media, Sen Art Films,
 
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
 
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
 
Filming Location(s)

 
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some frightening images, thematic elements, a suggestive situation and language
 
Year of Release
2013
 

Technical Specs
  • Color:
    Color
  • Sound mix:
    Dolby
  • Aspect ratio:
    NA
  • Runtime:
    2h 26m
  • Language(s):
  • Country of origin:
    United States
  • Release date:
    Release Date (Theaters): Nov 22, 2013 Wide
    Release Date (Streaming): Mar 7, 2014

 
Genre(s)
Action/Adventure
 
Keyword(s)
starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz, Donald Sutherland, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Stanley Tucci, Jeffrey Wright, Amanda Plummer, Jena Malone, Sam Claflin, Willow Shields, Paula Malcomson, directed by Francis Lawrence, written by Simon Beaufoy, Michael Arndt, produced by Jon Kilik, Nina Jacobson, action, adventure, box office success, budget, PG-13 rating, reviewed by Sarah Mirk, Jason Bailey, Alissa Wilkinson, Perri Nemiroff, Geoffrey Macnab, Wesley Morris, Danielle Solzman, Jonah Koslofsky, Richard Crouse, Mike Massie, Richard Propes, The Hunger Games series, rebellion, dystopian society, political allegory, violence, action sequences, special effects, deeper exploration of themes, thought-provoking, Jennifer Lawrence’s performance, Peeta Mellark, Katniss Everdeen, Gale Hawthorne, Haymitch Abernathy, Effie Trinket, Cinna, President Snow, Victors Tour, 75th Hunger Games, Dolby Atmos, Datasat
 

Box Office Details

Worldwide gross: $865,011,746
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
 
US/Canada gross: $424,668,047
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
 
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA

 
Movie Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

Jennifer LawrenceJosh HutchersonLiam HemsworthWoody HarrelsonElizabeth Banks
Jennifer Lawrence
Josh Hutcherson
Liam Hemsworth
Woody Harrelson
Elizabeth Banks
Katniss Everdeen
Peeta Mellark
Gale Hawthorne
Haymitch Abernathy
Effie Trinket
Jennifer Lawrence – Katniss Everdeen
Josh Hutcherson – Peeta Mellark
Liam Hemsworth – Gale Hawthorne
Woody Harrelson – Haymitch Abernathy
Elizabeth Banks – Effie Trinket
Lenny Kravitz – Cinna

 

Francis LawrenceSimon BeaufoyJon KilikNina Jacobson
Francis Lawrence
Simon Beaufoy
Jon Kilik
Nina Jacobson
Director
Writer
Producer
Producer
Producer

Director(s)
Francis Lawrence
 
Writer(s)
Simon Beaufoy, Michael Arndt
 
Producer(s)
Jon Kilik, Nina Jacobson

 
Movie Reviews & Awards
Film Festivals

 
Awards & Nominations
22 wins & 68 nominations
 
Academy Awards

 

Top Reviews
Sarah MirkJason BaileyAlissa WilkinsonPerri NemiroffGeoffrey Macnab
Sarah Mirk
Jason Bailey
Alissa Wilkinson
Perri Nemiroff
Geoffrey Macnab
Bitch Media
Flavorwire
Christianity Today
Shockya.com
Independent (UK)
THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE
  All Critics (294) | Top Critics (77) | Fresh (264) | Rotten (30)
  It’s mainstream entertainment, but it succeeds at being riveting and deeply unsettling mainstream entertainment that casts a critical light on our current systems.
 
  January 20, 2021
 
  Sarah Mirk
  Bitch Media
  TOP CRITIC
  Vivid, visceral filmmaking, twisty and entertaining, with startlingly good turns by Jennifer Lawrence and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
 
  June 18, 2016
 
  Jason Bailey
  Flavorwire
  TOP CRITIC
  The movies (gratefully) violently counteract any attempt we might make to see them as fun escapism.
 
  April 13, 2016 | Rating: 3.5/4
 
  Alissa Wilkinson
  Christianity Today
  TOP CRITIC
  Gary Ross did the hype justice by kicking off the series with a highly effective adaptation and now Francis Lawrence builds upon that success by taking the budget boost and funneling it into top talent, stunning visuals and an all-consuming experience.
 
  December 31, 2013 | Rating: 4.5/5
 
  Perri Nemiroff
  Shockya.com
  TOP CRITIC
  It is heartening to find a teen-oriented movie franchise as gritty as The Hunger Games. Even so, Catching Fire remains contradictory, caught in some nether world between nightmarish political allegory and adolescent escapism.
 
  December 17, 2013 | Rating: 3/5
 
  Geoffrey Macnab
  Independent (UK)
  TOP CRITIC
  This is Empire Strikes Back stuff. It has that second Star Wars movie’s kick of confidence.
 
  December 10, 2013
 
  Wesley Morris
  Grantland
  TOP CRITIC
  Make no mistake that The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is the best of the sequels and maybe even the best film of the franchise.
 
  March 23, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
 
  Danielle Solzman
  Solzy at the Movies
  In a decade full of hundred-million-dollar stinkers, CATCHING FIRE isn’t just the peak of its franchise, but a compelling work in its own right.
 
  April 20, 2021
 
  Jonah Koslofsky
  The Spool
  It’s grim, shot in hues of grey with a perpetually overcast sky, which lends it a classic feel, more like 1970s sci fi than the brightly couloured eye catchers Hollywood makes these days.
 
  February 1, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
 
  Richard Crouse
  Richard Crouse
  While the primary stars remain youthful, this film has matured substantially over its predecessor.
 
  December 3, 2020 | Rating: 7/10
 
  Mike Massie
  Gone With The Twins
  An entertaining and thought-provoking film that proves we have a right to expect much more from even a good old-fashioned Hollywood popcorn flick.
 
  September 11, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0
 
  Richard Propes
  TheIndependentCritic.com
  The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is epic, filled with fantastic performances, great visual effects and a story that surpasses the first film in EVERY department.
 
  July 16, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
 
  Kelechi Ehenulo
  Confessions From A Geek Mind…

 
Movie Plot & More
Plot
Twelve months after winning the 74th Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen and her partner Peeta Mellark must go on what is known as the Victor’s Tour, wherein they visit all the districts, but before leaving, Katniss is visited by President Snow who fears that Katniss defied him a year ago during the games when she chose to die with Peeta. With both Katniss and Peeta declared the winners, it is fueling a possible uprising. He tells Katniss that while on tour she better try to make sure that she puts out the flames or else everyone she cares about will be in danger.
 
Trivia

 
Goofs / Tidbits
Lenny Kravitz plays Cinna in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
 
Movie Links Wikipedia and Rotten Tomatoes

Links
Wikipedia: Go to Wiki
Rotten Tomatoes: Go to RT

 
Where to Watch

 
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How to Survive a Plague

 

How to Survive a Plague (2012)

UNKNOWN
Various
Movie Reviews90%
NR
2012, Documentary/Lgbtq+, 1h 50m
RT Critics’ Score: 98% (UNBIASED)
RT Audience Score: 82%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
13 wins & 21 nominations total

 

Critics Consensus

Angry, powerful, and stirring, How to Survive a Plague is a brilliantly constructed documentary about the activists who pushed for action to combat the AIDS epidemic.
 

Audience Consensus

How to Survive a Plague is a documentary that will make you laugh, cry, and feel inspired all at once. It tells the story of the Act Up movement and their fight against the AIDS crisis in the 1980s and 90s. The film is a patchwork of archival footage that takes us up to the present day, and it’s unexpectedly hilarious at times. But it’s also a powerful reminder of what individuals can achieve when they come together to fight for a cause. The personal glimpses into the lives of activists will leave you wiping your tears on your coat sleeve, and the survivors’ stories will make you feel hopeful that change can happen. This is a must-watch for anyone who wants to see how activism can change the world.
 
Movie Trailer

Movie Info

Storyline

How to Survive a Plague is a documentary about the activists who fought against indifference and hostility to bring attention to the AIDS epidemic and reduce the number of AIDS-related fatalities in the U.S.

 
Production Company(ies)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer,
 
Distributor
IFC Films
 
Release Type

 
Filming Location(s)

 
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
 
Year of Release
2013
 

Technical Specs
  • Color:
    Color
  • Sound mix:
    Mono
  • Aspect ratio:
    1.85 : 1
  • Runtime:
    1h 50m
  • Language(s):
    English
  • Country of origin:
    United States
  • Release date:
    Release Date (Theaters): Sep 21, 2012 Limited
    Release Date (Streaming): Feb 26, 2013

 
Genre(s)
Documentary/LGBTQ+
 
Keyword(s)
documentary, lgbtq+, activism, AIDS epidemic, Act-Up, TAG, archival footage, David France, directed by David France, Tyler H Walk, Todd Woody Richman, written by Tyler H Walk, produced by David France, produced by Howard Gertler, starring David Barr, starring Jim Eigo, starring Ann Northrop, starring Larry Kramer, starring Gregg Bordowitz, starring Peter Staley, reviewed by Geoffrey Macnab, reviewed by Monica Castillo, reviewed by Mark Kermode, reviewed by Charlotte O’Sullivan, reviewed by Peter Bradshaw, reviewed by Nigel Andrews, reviewed by B Ruby Rich, reviewed by Nicholas Bell, reviewed by Mattie Lucas, reviewed by C.J Prince, reviewed by Ren Jender, reviewed by Peter Gutiérrez, box office gross $94.0K, MPAA rating N/A, activism, AIDS, HIV, medication, epidemic, historical document, coalitions, archival footage, documentary, inspiring, emotional, powerful, stirring, hopeful, personal glimpses, battle, grassroots, political activists, indifference, hostility, attention, fatalities, U.S., English, IFC Films, distributor
 

Box Office Details

Worldwide gross: $132,055
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $167,756
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,959
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 18,294
 
US/Canada gross: $132,055
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $167,756
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,576
US/Canada opening weekend: $28,250
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $35,887
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,307
 
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA

 
Movie Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

David BarrJim EigoAnn NorthropLarry KramerGregg Bordowitz
David Barr
Jim Eigo
Ann Northrop
Larry Kramer
Gregg Bordowitz
David Barr
Jim Eigo
Ann Northrop
Larry Kramer
Gregg Bordowitz
David Barr – Self
Jim Eigo – Self
Ann Northrop – Self
Larry Kramer – Self
Gregg Bordowitz – Self
Peter Staley – Self

 

David FranceTyler H. WalkDavid FranceHoward Gertler
David France
Tyler H. Walk
David France
Howard Gertler
Director
Writer
Producer
Producer
Producer

Director(s)
David France
 
Writer(s)
Tyler H. Walk, David France, Todd Woody Richman
 
Producer(s)
David France, Howard Gertler

 
Movie Reviews & Awards
Film Festivals

 
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
13 wins & 21 nominations total
 
Academy Awards

 

Top Reviews
Geoffrey MacnabMonica CastilloMark KermodeCharlotte O'SullivanPeter Bradshaw
Geoffrey Macnab
Monica Castillo
Mark Kermode
Charlotte O’Sullivan
Peter Bradshaw
Independent
Bitch Media
Observer
London Evening Standard
Guardian
HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE
  All Critics (80) | Top Critics (42) | Fresh (78) | Rotten (2)
  David France’s rousing and inspirational documentary should be required viewing for political activists everywhere.
 
  May 26, 2020
 
  Geoffrey Macnab
  Independent (UK)
  TOP CRITIC
  There are personal glimpses into the home lives of activists that left many in my theater wiping their tears on their coat sleeve.
 
  May 10, 2016
 
  Monica Castillo
  Bitch Media
  TOP CRITIC
  A compellingly watchable portrait of a battle fought under that most memorable rallying cry: “Silence = Death”. Bravo.
 
  November 11, 2013 | Rating: 4/5
 
  Mark Kermode
  Observer (UK)
  TOP CRITIC
  This inspirational, unexpectedly hilarious film is a patchwork of archival footage that takes us up to the present day.
 
  November 8, 2013
 
  Charlotte O’Sullivan
  London Evening Standard
  TOP CRITIC
  This documentary by David France persuasively argues that one of the greatest grassroots activist campaigns of modern times was the Act Up movement …
 
  November 7, 2013 | Rating: 4/5
 
  Peter Bradshaw
  Guardian
  TOP CRITIC
  David France’s documentary about the 1980s/90s American gay community and its leading role in discovering “combination therapy” – the anti-HIV magic bullet – will be inspiring among audiences from the G20.
 
  November 7, 2013 | Rating: 4/5
 
  Nigel Andrews
  Financial Times
  TOP CRITIC
  For anybody who doubts that individuals can combat giant governmental and corporate forces and win, this is a great how-to manual.
 
  February 28, 2020
 
  B. Ruby Rich
  Film Quarterly
  An excellent film for both those unfamiliar and gay youth uninitiated with the dark days of the AIDS crisis, and the deadly struggle to speak up or die quietly.
 
  August 6, 2019
 
  Nicholas Bell
  IONCINEMA.com
  Feels like a far more shallow experience than it really should be.
 
  August 6, 2019 | Rating: 2/4
 
  Mattie Lucas
  From the Front Row
  How to Survive a Plague will leave people feeling hopeful that it can be done sooner rather than later.
 
  June 29, 2019 | Rating: 8/10
 
  C.J. Prince
  Way Too Indie
  One of the most moving scenes in the film is close to the end when we see the survivors in a series of long, silent close-ups, as they are now… jowls, grey hair and aging itself becomes a triumph, as it rarely is on American movie screens.
 
  March 14, 2019
 
  Ren Jender
  Bitch Flicks
  How to Survive a Plague supplies plenty of moments that are electrifying, inspiring and often both, courtesy of such luminary leaders as Peter Staley and Larry Kramer
 
  March 6, 2019 | Rating: 3/5
 
  Peter Gutiérrez
  CineVue…

 
Movie Plot & More
Plot
How to Survive a Plague is a documentary about the activists who fought against indifference and hostility to bring attention to the AIDS epidemic and reduce the number of AIDS-related fatalities in the U.S.
 
Trivia

 
Goofs / Tidbits
The cast and crew section includes Larry Kramer, a prominent AIDS activist and playwright who passed away in 2020.
 
Movie Links Wikipedia and Rotten Tomatoes

Links
Wikipedia: Go to Wiki
Rotten Tomatoes: Go to RT

 
Where to Watch

Where to Watch

 
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The Raid Redemption

 

The Raid: Redemption (2012)

UNKNOWN
Various
Movie Reviews90%
R
2011, Action, 1h 41m
RT Critics’ Score: 87% (UNBIASED)
RT Audience Score: 87%
Awards & Nominations: 9 wins & 22 nominations

 

Critics Consensus

No frills and all thrills, The Raid: Redemption is an inventive action film expertly paced and edited for maximum entertainment.
 

Audience Consensus

The Raid: Redemption is the kind of movie that makes you want to jump out of your seat and start practicing your martial arts moves. It’s a non-stop action-packed thrill ride that will leave you breathless. The fight scenes are so well choreographed that you’ll be wincing in pain as you watch bones break and blood splatter. But don’t worry, there’s still a satisfying plot and some great character development to keep you invested. It’s like if Jackie Chan went on a rampage and decided to take no prisoners. So grab some popcorn and get ready for a wild ride.
 
Movie Trailer

Movie Info

Storyline

In Jakarta, Indonesia, Lieutenant Wahyu organizes the invasion of an apartment building that is the safe house of the powerful and cruel drug lord Tama and his gang. The SWAT team breaks in the building but one lookout sees and warns the gangsters and the police force is trapped on the seventh floor. They learn that Lt. Wahyu has not informed his superiors about the operation. Now the police officers have to fight with limited ammunition against the armed and dangerous gangsters.

 
Production Company(ies)

 
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
 
Release Type
Theatrical
 
Filming Location(s)
Indonesia
 
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for strong brutal bloody violence throughout, and language
 
Year of Release
2012
 

Technical Specs
  • Color:
    Color
  • Sound mix:
    Dolby Digital Datasat SDDS
  • Aspect ratio:
    1.85 : 1
  • Runtime:
    1h 41m
  • Language(s):
    English, Indonesian
  • Country of origin:
    United States, France, Indonesia
  • Release date:
    Release Date (Theaters): Apr 13, 2012 Wide
    Release Date (Streaming): Aug 14, 2012

 
Genre(s)
Action
 
Keyword(s)
starring Iko Uwais, Joe Taslim, Donny Alamsyah, Yayan Ruhian, Pierre Gruno, Ray Sahetapy, directed by Gareth Evans, written by Gareth Evans, action, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Tambay Obenson, Grady Hendrix, Chase Whale, Tim Robey, Antonia Quirke, Matt Bochenski, Taylor Baker, Howard Gorman, Achara Kirk, Jaby Koay, Mike Massie, Film Companion Staff, R rating, Indonesian language, produced by Ario Sagantoro
 

Box Office Details

Worldwide gross: $9,148,519
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $11,794,494
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,911
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,286,204
 
US/Canada gross: $4,105,187
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $5,292,507
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,787
US/Canada opening weekend: $213,785
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $275,617
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,563
 
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $1,100,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $1,418,147
Production budget ranking: 2,059
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $763,672
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $9,612,675
ROI to date (est.): 441%
ROI ranking: 298

 
Movie Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

Iko UwaisJoe TaslimDonny AlamsyahYayan RuhianPierre Gruno
Iko Uwais
Joe Taslim
Donny Alamsyah
Yayan Ruhian
Pierre Gruno
Rama
Jaka
Andi
Mad Dog
Lt. Wahyu
Iko Uwais – Rama
Joe Taslim – Jaka
Donny Alamsyah – Andi
Yayan Ruhian – Mad Dog
Pierre Gruno – Lt. Wahyu
Ray Sahetapy – Tama

 

Gareth EvansGareth EvansArio Sagantoro
Gareth Evans
Gareth Evans
Ario Sagantoro
Director
Writer
Producer
Producer
Producer

Director(s)
Gareth Evans
 
Writer(s)
Gareth Evans
 
Producer(s)
Ario Sagantoro

 
Movie Reviews & Awards
Film Festivals
Sundance, South by Southwest
 
Awards & Nominations
9 wins & 22 nominations
 
Academy Awards

 

Top Reviews
Tambay ObensonGrady HendrixChase WhaleTim RobeyAntonia Quirke
Tambay Obenson
Grady Hendrix
Chase Whale
Tim Robey
Antonia Quirke
Shadow and Act
Film Comment Magazine
Film.com
Daily Telegraph (UK)
Financial Times
THE RAID: REDEMPTION
  All Critics (172) | Top Critics (48) | Fresh (149) | Rotten (23)
  [Redemption] is a relentless, bloody, brutal action movie, with successive scene after scene of balls-to-the-wall-style choreographed violence.
 
  August 14, 2017
 
  Tambay Obenson
  Shadow and Act
  TOP CRITIC
  Hollywood is particularly unsuited to producing sensation cinema these days.
 
  November 5, 2013
 
  Grady Hendrix
  Film Comment Magazine
  TOP CRITIC
  My only complaint about The Raid is that it ended.
 
  August 28, 2013
 
  Chase Whale
  Film.com
  TOP CRITIC
  The Raid is a film for which the adjective “awesome” might have been invented, but it’s so awesomely awesome you might want to teach it some new words.
 
  May 17, 2012 | Rating: 3/5
 
  Tim Robey
  Daily Telegraph (UK)
  TOP CRITIC
  The Raid is fun of a kind: the kind liked by the brainless everywhere and by the intelligent in moments of elective brainlessness, such as a drunken Saturday night.
 
  May 17, 2012 | Rating: 3/5
 
  Antonia Quirke
  Financial Times
  TOP CRITIC
  Guaranteed to be a word-of-mouth hit. Expect to be introducing people to The Raid for years to come.
 
  May 17, 2012 | Rating: 4/5
 
  Matt Bochenski
  Little White Lies
  TOP CRITIC
  Episode 33: Triple Threat / The Raid / Dragged Across Concrete
 
  September 14, 2021 | Rating: 78/100
 
  Taylor Baker
  Drink in the Movies
  Gareth Evans’ previous feature, Merantau, was an impressive harbinger of what was to come, but it was The Raid that really put him on the map.
 
  June 10, 2021
 
  Howard Gorman
  NME
  I really, really liked it like not just in terms of [Iko Uwais] being an amazing martial artist which he is but also just as an actor in his own right.
 
  March 1, 2021
 
  Achara Kirk
  GET Jaby
  I liked [the Boss’] performance a lot… there’s a lot of depth in the story and the characters.
 
  March 1, 2021
 
  Jaby Koay
  GET Jaby
  It’s like the bloodthirsty, nasty version of Jackie Chan.
 
  December 2, 2020 | Rating: 8/10
 
  Mike Massie
  Gone With The Twins
  …despite its singular bone breaking vision, it still manages to have a satisfying plot and some fantastically well-crafted scenes of tension amidst the blood bath.
 
  October 27, 2020
 
  Film Companion Staff
  Film Companion…

 
Movie Plot & More
Plot
In Jakarta, Indonesia, Lieutenant Wahyu organizes the invasion of an apartment building that is the safe house of the powerful and cruel drug lord Tama and his gang. The SWAT team breaks in the building but one lookout sees and warns the gangsters and the police force is trapped on the seventh floor. They learn that Lt. Wahyu has not informed his superiors about the operation. Now the police officers have to fight with limited ammunition against the armed and dangerous gangsters.
 
Trivia

 
Goofs / Tidbits
The cast of The Raid: Redemption includes Iko Uwais, Joe Taslim, Donny Alamsyah, Yayan Ruhian, Pierre Gruno, and Ray Sahetapy.
 
Movie Links Wikipedia and Rotten Tomatoes

Links
Wikipedia: Go to Wiki
Rotten Tomatoes: Go to RT

 
Where to Watch

Where to Watch

 
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Headhunters

 

Headhunters (2012)

101
UNKNOWN
Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu, YouTube
Movie Reviews90%
R
2011, Action, 1h 40m
RT Critics’ Score: 93% (UNBIASED)
RT Audience Score: 85%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
8 wins & 17 nominations total

 

Critics Consensus

Grisly, twisty, and darkly comic, Headhunters is an exhilaratingly oddball take on familiar thriller elements.
 

Audience Consensus

Headhunters” is like a rollercoaster ride that you’re not sure you want to be on, but once you’re strapped in, you can’t help but enjoy the twists and turns. It’s a darkly funny Scandinavian thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat, and maybe even laughing at the absurdity of it all. The plot may not always make sense, but who cares when you’re having this much fun? Plus, there’s plenty of gore for those who like their movies with a side of blood. Overall, “Headhunters” is a wild and entertaining ride that’s not for the faint of heart.
 
Movie Trailer

101

Movie Info

Storyline

Roger is a human resources manager in a large company and has a wonderful home and a beautiful wife, Dian who owns an art gallery. But he lives in greater luxury than he should. In order to continue this, he has a second job; art theft. Diana introduces him to Clas, a former executive for GPS tech company, who wants to work for Pathfinder, whom Roger is recruiting for. In addition to being the perfect candidate for the job at Roger’s company, he is the owner of a very valuable painting. Roger seeks the opportunity and immediately begins to plan his greatest hit. But what Clas encounters in his home will put him in a very difficult way to return.

 
Production Company(ies)
Nero-Film AG,
 
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
 
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
 
Filming Location(s)
Uranienborg, Oslo, Norway
 
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for bloody violence including some grisly images, strong sexual content and nudity
 
Year of Release
2011
 

Technical Specs
  • Color:
    Color
  • Sound mix:
    Dolby Digital
  • Aspect ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Runtime:
    1h 40m
  • Language(s):
    Norwegian, Danish, Russian, English
  • Country of origin:
    Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden
  • Release date:
    Release Date (Theaters): Apr 27, 2012 Limited
    Release Date (Streaming): Aug 28, 2012

 
Genre(s)
Action
 
Keyword(s)
starring Aksel Hennie, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Synnøve Macody Lund, Julie R Ølgaard, Eivind Sander, Daniel Bratterud, directed by Morten Tyldum, written by Lars Gudmestad, Ulf Ryberg, action, Norwegian language, R rating, Magnolia Pictures, box office gross $1.2M, reviewed by Bill Goodykoontz, Kimberley Jones, Rene Rodriguez, Moira MacDonald, Joe Williams, Rafer Guzman, Rita Cannon, David Harris, Nicholas Bell, MPAA rating, produced by Asle Vatn, Marianne Gray
 

Box Office Details

Worldwide gross: $18,962,444
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $24,964,017
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,626
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 2,722,357
 
US/Canada gross: $1,200,010
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,579,811
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,091
US/Canada opening weekend: $43,013
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $56,627
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,153
 
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NOK 30,300,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA

 
Movie Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

Aksel HennieNikolaj Coster-WaldauSynnøve Macody LundJulie R. ØlgaardEivind Sander
Aksel Hennie
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Synnøve Macody Lund
Julie R. Ølgaard
Eivind Sander
Roger Brown
Clas Greve
Diana Brown
Lotte
Ove Kjikerud
Aksel Hennie – Roger Brown
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau – Clas Greve
Synnøve Macody Lund – Diana Brown
Julie R. Ølgaard – Lotte
Eivind Sander – Ove Kjikerud
Daniel Bratterud – Vakt

 

Morten TyldumLars GudmestadAsle VatnMarianne Gray
Morten Tyldum
Lars Gudmestad
Asle Vatn
Marianne Gray
Director
Writer
Producer
Producer
Producer

Director(s)
Morten Tyldum
 
Writer(s)
Lars Gudmestad, Ulf Ryberg
 
Producer(s)
Asle Vatn, Marianne Gray

 
Movie Reviews & Awards
Film Festivals
Toronto
 
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
8 wins & 17 nominations total
 
Academy Awards

 

Top Reviews
Bill GoodykoontzKimberley JonesRene RodriguezMoira MacDonaldJoe Williams
Bill Goodykoontz
Kimberley Jones
Rene Rodriguez
Moira MacDonald
Joe Williams
Arizona Republic
Austin Chronicle
Miami Herald
Seattle Times
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
HEADHUNTERS
  All Critics (101) | Top Critics (36) | Fresh (94) | Rotten (7)
  “Headhunters” is an absurd amount of grisly fun, which is a good thing, since, looked at in any great detail, it probably doesn’t hold up all that well.
 
  June 28, 2012 | Rating: 4/5
 
  Bill Goodykoontz
  Arizona Republic
  TOP CRITIC
  The film holds its twists too close to the chest, and there’s little to chew on till the ambitiousness of its plotting is revealed late in the film.
 
  June 1, 2012 | Rating: 2.5/5
 
  Kimberley Jones
  Austin Chronicle
  TOP CRITIC
  By film’s end, we’re deep into Coen brothers territory, with an extra splash of Sam Raimi-level gore.
 
  May 31, 2012 | Rating: 3/4
 
  Rene Rodriguez
  Miami Herald
  TOP CRITIC
  “Headhunters” isn’t a pretty film, and it doesn’t always entirely make sense, but it races along like a man chased by killers.
 
  May 24, 2012 | Rating: 3/4
 
  Moira MacDonald
  Seattle Times
  TOP CRITIC
  Like a Teutonic techno band, this thriller is both skillfully familiar and chillingly strange.
 
  May 18, 2012 | Rating: 3/4
 
  Joe Williams
  St. Louis Post-Dispatch
  TOP CRITIC
  “Headhunters” is a bit like an Ikea desk assembled with your nondominant arm — sleek and attractive, but likely to fall to pieces if you look at it too hard.
 
  May 18, 2012 | Rating: 2/4
 
  Rafer Guzman
  Newsday
  TOP CRITIC
  The point of Headhunters isn’t where you land, but the wild ride taken to get there, and that part of the film definitely delivers.
 
  March 4, 2021
 
  Rita Cannon
  Battleship Pretension
  A grisly, darkly comic ride that will appeal to those who loved Larsson’s garish, tawdry books.
 
  November 8, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5
 
  David Harris
  Spectrum Culture
  A fast and loose cat and mouse caper with a fair share of surprising money shots.
 
  July 24, 2019
 
  Nicholas Bell
  IONCINEMA.com
  A fun and fast-paced Scandinavian thriller with a wicked sense of humor.
 
  June 4, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4
 
  David N. Butterworth
  La Movie Boeuf
  Unexpectedly and frequently hilarious, a heaped spoonful of black humour dolloped throughout.
 
  January 5, 2019 | Rating: 4/5
 
  John Nugent
  CineVue
  Watching [Aksel Hennie and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau] play a kind of cat-and-mouse game, with unbelievable stakes, is pure entertainment.
 
  January 3, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4
 
  Kelly Jane Torrance
  Washington Examiner…

 
Movie Plot & More
Plot
Roger is a human resources manager in a large company and has a wonderful home and a beautiful wife, Dian who owns an art gallery. But he lives in greater luxury than he should. In order to continue this, he has a second job; art theft. Diana introduces him to Clas, a former executive for GPS tech company, who wants to work for Pathfinder, whom Roger is recruiting for. In addition to being the perfect candidate for the job at Roger’s company, he is the owner of a very valuable painting. Roger seeks the opportunity and immediately begins to plan his greatest hit. But what Clas encounters in his home will put him in a very difficult way to return.
 
Trivia

 
Goofs / Tidbits
The film Headhunters stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who is best known for his role as Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones.
 
Movie Links Wikipedia and Rotten Tomatoes

Links
Wikipedia: Go to Wiki
Rotten Tomatoes: Go to RT

 
Where to Watch

 
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First Position

 

First Position (2012)

UNKNOWN
Various
Movie Reviews90%
NR
2012, Documentary, 1h 30m
RT Critics’ Score: 93% (UNBIASED)
RT Audience Score: 84%
Awards & Nominations: 5 wins & 9 nominations

 

Critics Consensus

An upbeat and visually dramatic documentary of children’s ballet, First Position displays the potential of the human spirit when fostered at a young age.
 

Audience Consensus

If you’re looking for a documentary that will make you want to pirouette around your living room, First Position is the film for you. Sure, some critics might say it’s too feel-good or lacks depth, but who cares when you’re watching talented young dancers chase their dreams? The film is a beautiful and informative look at the world of ballet, and it’s impossible not to be invested in the journeys of these kids as they compete for a shot at greatness. So grab your tutu and get ready to be inspired!
 
Movie Trailer

Movie Info

Storyline

First Position follows six talented young dancers (ages 9-19) from five continents as they prepare for a worldwide ballet competition that could transform their lives overnight.

 
Production Company(ies)
Kennedy Miller Productions,
 
Distributor
IFC Films
 
Release Type
Theatrical
 
Filming Location(s)
UK
 
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
 
Year of Release
2012
 

Technical Specs
  • Color:
    Color
  • Sound mix:
    Dolby
  • Aspect ratio:
    NA
  • Runtime:
    1h 30m
  • Language(s):
    English
  • Country of origin:
    United States
  • Release date:
    Release Date (Theaters): May 4, 2012 Limited
    Release Date (Streaming): Oct 30, 2012

 
Genre(s)
Documentary
 
Keyword(s)
documentary, ballet, competition, youth, talent, children, human spirit, dance, aspiring, young, potential, English, Bess Kargman, directed by Bess Kargman, produced by Bess Kargman, Aran Bell, Rebecca Houseknecht, Joan Sebastian Zamora, Juliet Doherty, Susan Jaffe, Giuseppe Bausilio, starring Aran Bell, starring Rebecca Houseknecht, starring Joan Sebastian Zamora, starring Juliet Doherty, starring Susan Jaffe, starring Giuseppe Bausilio, reviewed by Derek Malcolm, reviewed by David Jenkins, reviewed by Peter Bradshaw, reviewed by Antonia Quirke, reviewed by Trevor Johnston, reviewed by Patrick Peters, reviewed by Allen Almachar, reviewed by Debbie Lynn Elias, reviewed by Jo-Anne Titmarsh, reviewed by Debbie Baldwin, reviewed by Jamie Neish, reviewed by Leigh Paatsch, MPAA rating, box office performance, budget, IFC Films
 

Box Office Details

Worldwide gross: $1,730,824
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $2,231,421
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,383
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 243,339
 
US/Canada gross: $1,014,071
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,307,365
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,120
US/Canada opening weekend: $48,024
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $61,914
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,131
 
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA

 
Movie Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

Aran BellRebecca HouseknechtJoan Sebastian ZamoraJuliet DohertySusan Jaffe
Aran Bell
Rebecca Houseknecht
Joan Sebastian Zamora
Juliet Doherty
Susan Jaffe
Aran Bell
Rebecca Houseknecht
Joan Sebastian Zamora
Juliet Doherty
Susan Jaffe
Aran Bell – Self
Rebecca Houseknecht – Self
Joan Sebastian Zamora – Self
Juliet Doherty – Self
Susan Jaffe – Self
Giuseppe Bausilio – Self
Bess Kargman – Director, Producer

 

Bess KargmanNABess Kargman
Bess Kargman
NA
Bess Kargman
Director
Writer
Producer
Producer
Producer

Director(s)
Bess Kargman
 
Writer(s)
NA
 
Producer(s)
Bess Kargman

 
Movie Reviews & Awards
Film Festivals
Sundance, Toronto
 
Awards & Nominations
5 wins & 9 nominations
 
Academy Awards

 

Top Reviews
Derek MalcolmDavid JenkinsPeter BradshawAntonia QuirkeTrevor Johnston
Derek Malcolm
David Jenkins
Peter Bradshaw
Antonia Quirke
Trevor Johnston
London Evening Standard
Little White Lies
Guardian
Financial Times
Time Out
FIRST POSITION
  All Critics (76) | Top Critics (36) | Fresh (71) | Rotten (5)
  Anyone with an interest in dance should enjoy this documentary …
 
  April 12, 2013 | Rating: 3/5
 
  Derek Malcolm
  London Evening Standard
  TOP CRITIC
  Settles for heartwarming “follow your dreams” platitudes rather than following the cold realities of being a dancer.
 
  April 11, 2013 | Rating: 2/5
 
  David Jenkins
  Little White Lies
  TOP CRITIC
  A blandly feelgood documentary about aspiring young ballet dancers.
 
  April 11, 2013 | Rating: 1/5
 
  Peter Bradshaw
  Guardian
  TOP CRITIC
  A griping documentary following several ballet hopefuls as they prepare for an international competition.
 
  April 11, 2013 | Rating: 3/5
 
  Antonia Quirke
  Financial Times
  TOP CRITIC
  Undeniably effective as drama, as we ponder the varying degrees of ambition and talent driving these young people to push their bodies beyond the limit in the hope of grasping a future in the spotlight.
 
  April 10, 2013 | Rating: 3/5
 
  Trevor Johnston
  Time Out
  TOP CRITIC
  A touching look at ballet’s battle-hardened youngsters.
 
  April 8, 2013 | Rating: 3/5
 
  Patrick Peters
  Empire Magazine
  TOP CRITIC
  Director Bess Kargman has given us a documentary that doesn’t present much beyond what we have seen in other films like it, but is an entertaining and enjoyable experience nonetheless.
 
  July 31, 2020 | Rating: B
 
  Allen Almachar
  The MacGuffin
  A beautiful film, First Position will keep you on your toes.
 
  November 26, 2019
 
  Debbie Lynn Elias
  Behind The Lens
  Whilst the filmmaking is pedestrian, the dancers — to paraphrase Joan’s teacher — “fly”… Kargman may not earn first position, but these dancers most certainly do.
 
  February 13, 2019 | Rating: 3/5
 
  Jo-Anne Titmarsh
  CineVue
  This movie is, hands down, one of the most beautiful, informative and satisfying documentaries I have ever seen.
 
  November 9, 2018 | Rating: 8/10
 
  Debbie Baldwin
  Ladue News
  First Position may be too slight, too sincere and too plain faced to truly invest in. But for those in need of something that bestows a voice both unto children with a clear focus and passion, it succeeds.
 
  August 14, 2018 | Rating: 4/5
 
  Jamie Neish
  HeyUGuys
  It is edge-of-the-seat stuff by the close of the film, and not just because of the high stakes in play for all involved.
 
  August 10, 2018 | Rating: 4/5
 
  Leigh Paatsch
  Herald Sun (Australia)…

 
Movie Plot & More
Plot
First Position follows six talented young dancers (ages 9-19) from five continents as they prepare for a worldwide ballet competition that could transform their lives overnight.
 
Trivia

 
Goofs / Tidbits
Director Bess Kargman has given us a documentary that doesn’t present much beyond what we have seen in other films like it, but is an entertaining and enjoyable experience nonetheless.
 
Movie Links Wikipedia and Rotten Tomatoes

Links
Wikipedia: Go to Wiki
Rotten Tomatoes: Go to RT

 
Where to Watch

Where to Watch

 
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Oslo August 31st

 

Oslo, August 31st (2012)

UNKNOWN
Various
Movie Reviews90%
NR
2011, Drama, 1h 35m
RT Critics’ Score: 97% (UNBIASED)
RT Audience Score: 82%
Awards & Nominations: 19 wins & 20 nominations

 

Critics Consensus

An upfront study of a drug addict confronting his demons, Oslo, August 31st makes this dark journey worthwhile with fantastic directing and equally fantastic acting.
 

Audience Consensus

Oslo, August 31st” is a movie that will make you feel all the feels. It’s a heart-wrenching story about a recovering drug addict trying to find his place in the world. The writing is so authentic that it’s scary, and the acting is top-notch. You’ll be rooting for Anders the whole way through, even when he makes mistakes. This movie is a must-watch for anyone who loves a good drama with a touch of humanity. Just make sure you have some tissues nearby.
 
Movie Trailer

Movie Info

Storyline

Anders is a recovering drug addict in an Oslo rehab clinic. On 30 August, he is given a day’s leave to attend a job interview in the city center. After visiting his friend Thomas, he proceeds to his appointment. In the interview, he admits to being a drug addict and storms out. He then wanders the streets of Oslo for the rest of the day and night, meeting, and sometimes confronting, people from his past. The film ends the next day, 31 August. Focusing on the decisions Anders has made with his time off.

 
Production Company(ies)
FM Productions, Last Waltz Inc.,
 
Distributor
NA
 
Release Type
Theatrical
 
Filming Location(s)
Henrik Ibsens Gate 36, Oslo, Norway
 
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
 
Year of Release
2011
 

Technical Specs
  • Color:
    Color
  • Sound mix:
    Dolby Digital
  • Aspect ratio:
    1.85 : 1
  • Runtime:
    NA
  • Language(s):
    Norwegian, English
  • Country of origin:
    United States
  • Release date:
    Release Date (Streaming): Sep 18, 2012

 
Genre(s)
Drama
 
Keyword(s)
starring Petter Width Kristiansen, Anders Danielsen Lie, Anders Borchgrevink, Andreas Braaten, Hans Olav Brenner, Malin Crépin, directed by Joachim Trier, written by Joachim Trier, Eskil Vogt, drama, box office gross $100.7K, reviewed by David Thomson, J.R Jones, Rob Nelson, Roger Ebert, Ty Burr, Ann Hornaday, Dustin Chang, CJ Sheu, Chris Sosa, Shikhar Verma, Andrew Kendall, Sarah Cartland, Norwegian language, Hans-Jørgen Osnes producer, Yngve Sæther producer, MPAA rating N/A, drug addict, addiction, recovery, job search, friendship, dark journey, fantastic directing, fantastic acting, quiet dialogue scenes, austere style, psychology of insecurity, longing, defensiveness, inward-turning rage, observant, sympathetic, authentic writing, oppressive claustrophobia, nihilistic, lost
 

Box Office Details

Worldwide gross: $1,477,112
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,944,615
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,425
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 212,063
 
US/Canada gross: $101,475
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $133,592
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,618
US/Canada opening weekend: $9,564
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $12,591
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,657
 
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA

 
Movie Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

PetterAndersØysteinKarstenThomas
Petter
Anders
Øystein
Karsten
Thomas
Petter
Anders
Øystein
Karsten
Thomas
Petter Width Kristiansen – Petter
Anders Danielsen Lie – Anders
Anders Borchgrevink – Øystein
Andreas Braaten – Karsten
Hans Olav Brenner – Thomas
Malin Crépin – Malin

 

Joachim TrierJoachim TrierHans-Jørgen OsnesYngve Sæther
Joachim Trier
Joachim Trier
Hans-Jørgen Osnes
Yngve Sæther
Director
Writer
Producer
Producer
Producer

Director(s)
Joachim Trier
 
Writer(s)
Joachim Trier, Eskil Vogt
 
Producer(s)
Hans-Jørgen Osnes, Yngve Sæther

 
Movie Reviews & Awards
Film Festivals
Cannes
 
Awards & Nominations
19 wins & 20 nominations
 
Academy Awards

 

Top Reviews
David ThomsonJ. R. JonesRob NelsonRoger EbertTy Burr
David Thomson
J. R. Jones
Rob Nelson
Roger Ebert
Ty Burr
The New Republic
Chicago Reader
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Chicago Sun-Times
Boston Globe
OSLO, AUGUST 31ST
  All Critics (71) | Top Critics (35) | Fresh (69) | Rotten (2)
  The beauty is in the array of animated faces in Anders’ life. And it’s in the simple promise and vitality of Anders’ face, which serves the film without any regard for being in a film, let alone a tragedy or a poetic vision of darkness and futility.
 
  June 14, 2013
 
  David Thomson
  The New Republic
  TOP CRITIC
  The movie transpires mostly in quiet, engrossing dialogue scenes, and its austere style shares a good deal in common with the protagonist, who seems both opaque and completely exposed.
 
  August 31, 2012
 
  J. R. Jones
  Chicago Reader
  TOP CRITIC
  [Displays] an invigoratingly acute understanding of the psychology of insecurity, longing, defensiveness and inward-turning rage.
 
  August 30, 2012 | Rating: 4/4
 
  Rob Nelson
  Minneapolis Star Tribune
  TOP CRITIC
  “Oslo, August 31st” is quietly, profoundly, one of the most observant and sympathetic films I’ve seen.
 
  August 30, 2012 | Rating: 4/4
 
  Roger Ebert
  Chicago Sun-Times
  TOP CRITIC
  A coolly observed yet boundlessly compassionate day in the life of a recovering drug addict, “Oslo, August 31st” breaks your heart many times over.
 
  August 29, 2012 | Rating: 4/4
 
  Ty Burr
  Boston Globe
  TOP CRITIC
  Trier proves that he’s no one-hit wonder.
 
  August 17, 2012 | Rating: 3/4
 
  Ann Hornaday
  Washington Post
  TOP CRITIC
  It’s the first/last day of Anders’s life. He observes other people leading their lives with their ordinary concerns and wishes. Trier and Vogt are gifted writers, never making life’s problems black and white and making sophistication easy and likable.
 
  February 28, 2021
 
  Dustin Chang
  Floating World
  The writing is so authentic it’s scary.
 
  July 1, 2020
 
  CJ Sheu
  Review Film Review
  This achingly personal tale demonstrates the oppressive claustrophobia of a seemingly sophisticated Scandinavian cultural hub.
 
  June 18, 2020
 
  Chris Sosa
  Bay Area Reporter
  [Oslo, August 31st] is a dark, yet profound and sympathetic observation of a man who simply can’t succumb to the imperfection that his life has come to.
 
  May 29, 2020 | Rating: 4.5/5
 
  Shikhar Verma
  High on Films
  What resonates watching Oslo, August 31st in 2017 is the way private jubilation and despairs are completely removed from public ones. Regardless of our personal feelings, the world goes on without us…
 
  May 22, 2019
 
  Andrew Kendall
  Stabroek News
  Director Joachim Trier sets in motion a progression of events and conversations that is simply inexorable, and can only ever lead to one destination. The question is, does Anders know where he’s going? Is he nihilistic or simply lost?
 
  January 19, 2019 | Rating: 4.5/5
 
  Sarah Cartland
  Caution Spoilers…

 
Movie Plot & More
Plot
Anders is a recovering drug addict in an Oslo rehab clinic. On 30 August, he is given a day’s leave to attend a job interview in the city center. After visiting his friend Thomas, he proceeds to his appointment. In the interview, he admits to being a drug addict and storms out. He then wanders the streets of Oslo for the rest of the day and night, meeting, and sometimes confronting, people from his past. The film ends the next day, 31 August. Focusing on the decisions Anders has made with his time off.
 
Trivia

 
Goofs / Tidbits
Anders Danielsen Lie delivers a “boundlessly compassionate” performance as the recovering drug addict protagonist in Oslo, August 31st.
 
Movie Links Wikipedia and Rotten Tomatoes

Links
Wikipedia: Go to Wiki
Rotten Tomatoes: Go to RT

 
Where to Watch

Where to Watch

 
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The Artist

 

The Artist (2011)

UNKNOWN
Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, YouTube, Microsoft Store, FandangoNOW
Movie Reviews90%
PG-13
2011, Drama, 1h 40m
RT Critics’ Score: 95% (UNBIASED)
RT Audience Score: 87%
Awards & Nominations: Won 5 Oscars
162 wins & 204 nominations total

 

Critics Consensus

A crowd-pleasing tribute to the magic of silent cinema, The Artist is a clever, joyous film with delightful performances and visual style to spare.
 

Audience Consensus

The Artist is a movie that will make you laugh, cry, and appreciate the history of cinema all at once. It’s a love letter to the silent film era, complete with a charming dog and a leading man who oozes old Hollywood charisma. Jean Dujardin is a revelation, and his chemistry with Bérénice Bejo is electric. The black and white cinematography is stunning, and the score is pitch-perfect. It’s a film that will transport you to another time and leave you with a smile on your face. Plus, did I mention the dog? Seriously, that dog deserves an Oscar.
 
Movie Trailer

Movie Info

Storyline

In the 1920s, a silent film actor named George Valentin falls in love with an up-and-coming actress named Peppy Miller, but their careers take different paths as sound in movies becomes popular.

 
Production Company(ies)
Bryna Productions,
 
Distributor
Weinstein Co.
 
Release Type
Theatrical
 
Filming Location(s)
Bradbury Building – 304 S. Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
 
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for a disturbing image and a crude gesture
 
Year of Release
2012
 

Technical Specs
  • Color:
    Color
    Black and White
  • Sound mix:
    Dolby Digital DTSS DDS
  • Aspect ratio:
    1.33 : 1
  • Runtime:
    1h 40m
  • Language(s):
    English
  • Country of origin:
    United States
  • Release date:
    Release Date (Theaters): Nov 23, 2011 Limited
    Release Date (Streaming): Apr 24, 2012

 
Genre(s)
Drama
 
Keyword(s)
starring Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John Goodman, James Cromwell, Penelope Ann Miller, Missi Pyle, directed by Michel Hazanavicius, written by Michel Hazanavicius, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Tara Brady, Candice Frederick, Christopher Kelly, Anna Smith, Robbie Collin, Jonathan Romney, James Wegg, Kent Garrison, PJ Nabarro, Patrick Nabarro, PG-13, silent cinema, sound in movies, matinee idol, ingenue, falling in love, cheating, wife, actress, popularity, fading career, rising star, Weinstein Co., Thomas Langmann, 1920s, black and white, visual style, audience score, Tomatometer, critic reviews, audience reviews, homage, metafilm, silent movies, talkies, Douglas Fairbanks, Lillian Gish, Uggy, canine performance, Blancanieves, horror movies, MCU movies, Netflix series, TV shows, streaming movies, box office, theaters, limited release, streaming release, distributor, producer
 

Box Office Details

Worldwide gross: $133,432,856
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $172,024,897
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 777
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 18,759,531
 
US/Canada gross: $44,671,682
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $57,591,824
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,017
US/Canada opening weekend: $204,878
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $264,134
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,576
 
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $15,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $19,338,366
Production budget ranking: 1,382
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $10,413,710
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $142,272,821
ROI to date (est.): 478%
ROI ranking: 269

 
Movie Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

Jean DujardinGeorge ValentinBérénice BejoPeppy MillerJohn Goodman
Jean Dujardin
George Valentin
Bérénice Bejo
Peppy Miller
John Goodman
George Valentin
Peppy Miller
Al Zimmer
Clifton
Doris
Jean Dujardin – George Valentin
Bérénice Bejo – Peppy Miller
John Goodman – Al Zimmer
James Cromwell – Clifton
Penelope Ann Miller – Doris
Missi Pyle – Constance

 

Michel HazanaviciusMichel HazanaviciusThomas Langmann
Michel Hazanavicius
Michel Hazanavicius
Thomas Langmann
Director
Writer
Producer
Producer
Producer

Director(s)
Michel Hazanavicius
 
Writer(s)
Michel Hazanavicius
 
Producer(s)
Thomas Langmann

 
Movie Reviews & Awards
Film Festivals
Cannes, Telluride
 
Awards & Nominations
Won 5 Oscars
162 wins & 204 nominations total
 
Academy Awards
Oscar Best Achievement in Costume Design Winners, Oscar Best Achievement in Directing Winners, Oscar Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures Winners, Oscar Best Picture Winners, Oscar Nominees, Oscar Original Score Winners, Oscar Winners
 

Top Reviews
Tara BradyCandice FrederickChristopher KellyAnna SmithRobbie Collin
Tara Brady
Candice Frederick
Christopher Kelly
Anna Smith
Robbie Collin
Irish Times
Reel Talk Online
Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com
Daily Mirror (UK)
Daily Telegraph (UK)
THE ARTIST
  All Critics (323) | Top Critics (81) | Fresh (307) | Rotten (16)
  The fiction, ultimately, is the thing. The Artist, in the best possible sense, is more of a movie than a film. It’s played for laughs and tears; it switches from action to tenderness; it’s got a really funny dog.
 
  February 20, 2019
 
  Tara Brady
  Irish Times
  TOP CRITIC
  The Artist is simply a pleasure to watch, if only for just two hours in time.
 
  September 8, 2017 | Rating: A-
 
  Candice Frederick
  Reel Talk Online
  TOP CRITIC
  Michel Hazanavicius’ black-and-white, mostly silent comedy The Artist is a gorgeously made curiosity — a film that functions as a testament to its own obsession with other movies.
 
  February 17, 2015
 
  Christopher Kelly
  Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com
  TOP CRITIC
  Uplifting, heart-warming, hilarious… not necessarily words you’d expect to apply to a black and white silent French film. But The Artist is no ordinary movie.
 
  February 17, 2015 | Rating: 5/5
 
  Anna Smith
  Daily Mirror (UK)
  TOP CRITIC
  The Artist is drunk on the history of cinema and art, and culture buffs will get giddy on it.
 
  February 17, 2015 | Rating: 5/5
 
  Robbie Collin
  Daily Telegraph (UK)
  TOP CRITIC
  Retro but totally modern, frivolous yet fundamentally serious, The Artist is a thing of grace and joy and a great American film — of the sort it takes the French to make.
 
  February 17, 2015
 
  Jonathan Romney
  Independent on Sunday
  TOP CRITIC
  Words defeat me
 
  May 8, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
 
  James Wegg
  JWR
  The Artist holds up as a great technical achievement, but that’s about it.
 
  December 26, 2021 | Rating: A-
 
  Kent Garrison
  Mad About Movies Podcast
  Hazanavicius deserves credit for making his thesis on silent movies so digestible and entertaining, and there is much to engage with in The Artist.
 
  October 25, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
 
  PJ Nabarro
  Patrick Nabarro
  Jean Dujardin is like flashbulbs bursting in your eyeballs. He’s every inch the movie star the movie demands and then sixteen swaggering steps further. Total hammy megawatted perfection.
 
  July 2, 2021
 
  Jason Adams
  My New Plaid Pants
  Much care has been given to the look of the film. But its originality and effort stop there.
 
  February 28, 2021
 
  Joanne Laurier
  World Socialist Web Site
  The experiment in recreating a silent motion picture is superbly realized.
 
  November 30, 2020 | Rating: 10/10
 
  Mike Massie
  Gone With The Twins…

 
Movie Plot & More
Plot
In the 1920s, a silent film actor named George Valentin falls in love with an up-and-coming actress named Peppy Miller, but their careers take different paths as sound in movies becomes popular.
 
Trivia

 
Goofs / Tidbits
Jean Dujardin’s performance in The Artist is described as “total hammy megawatted perfection.”
 
Movie Links Wikipedia and Rotten Tomatoes

Links
Wikipedia: Go to Wiki
Rotten Tomatoes: Go to RT

 
Where to Watch

 
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Cormans World Exploits Of A Hollywood Rebel

 

Corman’s World: Exploits Of A Hollywood Rebel (2011)

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Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu, YouTube
Movie Reviews90%
R
2011, Documentary, 1h 35m
RT Critics’ Score: 92% (UNBIASED)
RT Audience Score: 84%
Awards & Nominations: NA

 

Critics Consensus

Corman’s World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel is a documentary that delves into the life and career of the legendary Roger Corman, a man who has left an indelible mark on the film industry. While some critics found the film lacking in substance, others praised it for its insightful interviews and nostalgic look back at Corman’s films. Director Alex Stapleton does an admirable job of capturing the essence of the man who launched a thousand faces, and the result is a lively, engrossing, and enlightening tribute to one of Hollywood’s most fascinating figures. With appearances from the likes of Jack Nicholson and Ron Howard, Corman’s World is a must-see for die-hard fans and newcomers alike.
 

Audience Consensus

Corman’s World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel” is a documentary that takes a deep dive into the life and career of Roger Corman, the king of B-movies. While some critics found the film lacking in substance, others praised it for its insightful interviews and nostalgic look back at Corman’s legacy. Personally, I found it to be a wild ride filled with hilarious anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories that had me laughing out loud. From Jack Nicholson’s quips to Ron Howard’s admiration, this documentary is a must-see for any fan of cult classics and Hollywood history. So grab some popcorn and settle in for a wild ride with the one and only Roger Corman.
 
Movie Trailer

Movie Info

Storyline

A documentary on DIY producer/director Roger Corman and his alternative approach to making movies in Hollywood.

 
Production Company(ies)
Lilies Films, Arte France Cinéma Hold Up Films,
 
Distributor
Anchor Bay
 
Release Type

 
Filming Location(s)

 
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for some violent images, nudity and language
 
Year of Release
2012
 

Technical Specs
  • Color:
    Color
    Black and White
  • Sound mix:
    Dolby Digital
  • Aspect ratio:
    1.78 : 1
  • Runtime:
    1h 35m
  • Language(s):
    English
  • Country of origin:
    United States
  • Release date:
    Release Date (Theaters): Dec 16, 2011 Limited
    Release Date (Streaming): Mar 27, 2012

 
Genre(s)
Documentary
 
Keyword(s)
documentary, Roger Corman, Hollywood, filmmaker, Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Ron Howard, low budget, exploitation, interviews, career, legacy, producer, director, writer, Gregory Locklear, Alex Stapleton, Anchor Bay, R rating, violence, nudity, language, English, box office, gross, $7.0K, Alex Stapleton, Jeffrey Frey, Izabela Frank, Stone Douglass, Mickey Barold, reviewed by Peter Howell, Adam Lee Davies, Charlotte O’Sullivan, Peter Bradshaw, Tom Huddleston, Ann Hornaday, Ed Travis, Elias Savada, Felix Vasquez Jr., Sean Axmaker, Matt Brunson, James O’Ehley, documentary, cinema, B movie, Hollywood Rebel, DIY, alternative approach, horror movies, MCU, Netflix series, TV shows, streaming, renewed, cancelled, careers, newsletter, Fandango
 

Box Office Details

Worldwide gross: $7,000
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $9,025
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 3,143
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 984
 
US/Canada gross: $7,000
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $9,025
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,822
US/Canada opening weekend: $7,000
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $9,025
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,723
 
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA

 
Movie Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

Paul W.S. AndersonAllan ArkushEric BalfourPeter BogdanovichBob Burns
Paul W.S. Anderson
Allan Arkush
Eric Balfour
Peter Bogdanovich
Bob Burns
Self
Self
Self
Self
Self
Paul W.S. Anderson – Self
Allan Arkush – Self
Eric Balfour – Self
Peter Bogdanovich – Self
Bob Burns – Self
David Carradine – Self
Alex Stapleton – Director/Producer/Writer
Jeffrey Frey – Producer
Izabela Frank – Producer
Stone Douglass – Producer
Mickey Barold – Producer
Gregory Locklear – Writer

 

Alex StapletonGregory LocklearAlex StapletonJeffrey FreyIzabela Frank
Alex Stapleton
Gregory Locklear
Alex Stapleton
Jeffrey Frey
Izabela Frank
Director
Writer
Producer
Producer
Producer

Director(s)
Alex Stapleton
 
Writer(s)
Gregory Locklear, Alex Stapleton
 
Producer(s)
Alex Stapleton, Jeffrey Frey, Izabela Frank, Stone Douglass, Mickey Barold

 
Movie Reviews & Awards
Film Festivals

 
Awards & Nominations
NA
 
Academy Awards

 

Top Reviews
Peter HowellAdam Lee DaviesCharlotte O'SullivanPeter BradshawTom Huddleston
Peter Howell
Adam Lee Davies
Charlotte O’Sullivan
Peter Bradshaw
Tom Huddleston
Toronto Star
Little White Lies
London Evening Standard
Guardian
Time Out
CORMAN’S WORLD: EXPLOITS OF A HOLLYWOOD REBEL
  All Critics (51) | Top Critics (20) | Fresh (47) | Rotten (4)
  Like many of the 400-odd movies Roger Corman has produced and/or directed, Corman’s World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel has a title that sizzles over content that merely simmers.
 
  March 15, 2012 | Rating: 2.5/4
 
  Peter Howell
  Toronto Star
  TOP CRITIC
  None of it gets us anywhere truly close to the beating heart of an essentially retiring figure.
 
  February 21, 2012 | Rating: 2/5
 
  Adam Lee Davies
  Little White Lies
  TOP CRITIC
  A frustrating documentary about a frustrating man.
 
  February 17, 2012 | Rating: 3/5
 
  Charlotte O’Sullivan
  London Evening Standard
  TOP CRITIC
  A supremely watchable documentary-tribute to the exploitation king Roger Corman.
 
  February 16, 2012 | Rating: 4/5
 
  Peter Bradshaw
  Guardian
  TOP CRITIC
  The results are solid and educative.
 
  February 14, 2012 | Rating: 3/5
 
  Tom Huddleston
  Time Out
  TOP CRITIC
  Alex Stapleton’s lively, engrossing and enlightening documentary about a career that can be described as surprising on multiple counts.
 
  January 13, 2012 | Rating: 3/4
 
  Ann Hornaday
  Washington Post
  TOP CRITIC
  See it for the nostalgia. See it for the insightful interviews with some of the biggest working filmmakers. See it for a peek inside a brilliant businessman’s mind. Just see it.
 
  March 31, 2020
 
  Ed Travis
  Hollywood Jesus
  First time feature director Alex Stapleton does an admirable job educating her viewers on the man who seemingly launched a thousand faces.
 
  July 11, 2015 | Rating: 3/5
 
  Elias Savada
  Film Threat
  Surprisingly, there’s a very sour tone to “Corman’s World” that undercuts a lot of the attempts to look back at Roger Corman’s films with a laugh and a nostalgic gleam.
 
  April 12, 2014
 
  Felix Vasquez Jr.
  Cinema Crazed
  [I]f it doesn’t offer anything new to our understanding of Corman, as filmmaker, producer, or person, it nicely encapsulates his legacy…
 
  May 4, 2012
 
  Sean Axmaker
  Parallax View
  At one point in this joyful documentary, Jack Nicholson discusses the countless cheapies produced by Roger Corman and cracks, “By mistake, he actually made a good picture every once in a while.”
 
  April 25, 2012 | Rating: 3.5/4
 
  Matt Brunson
  Creative Loafing
  Along the way this documentary interviews the likes of Nicholson, Ron Howard and (of course) Corman himself. Add some scarce footage and you’ve got a winner that is sure to please die-hard fans as well as newbies.
 
  April 18, 2012
 
  James O’Ehley
  Sci-Fi Movie Page…

 
Movie Plot & More
Plot
A documentary on DIY producer/director Roger Corman and his alternative approach to making movies in Hollywood.
 
Trivia

 
Goofs / Tidbits
The documentary features interviews with Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Ron Howard, and other big names in Hollywood.
 
Movie Links Wikipedia and Rotten Tomatoes

Links
Wikipedia: Go to Wiki
Rotten Tomatoes: Go to RT

 
Where to Watch

 
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Pariah

 

Pariah (2011)

122
UNKNOWN
Various
Movie Reviews90%
R
2011, Drama/Lgbtq+, 1h 26m
RT Critics’ Score: 95% (UNBIASED)
RT Audience Score: 82%
Awards & Nominations: 13 wins & 30 nominations

 

Critics Consensus

Pulsing with authenticity and led by a stirring lead performance from Adepero Oduye, Pariah is a powerful coming out/coming-of-age film that signals the arrival of a fresh new talent in writer/director Dee Rees.
 

Audience Consensus

Pariah is a movie that will make you laugh, cry, and feel all the emotions in between. The acting is top-notch, and the directing is superb. It’s a coming-of-age story that’s relatable to anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider. The characters are so real that you’ll feel like you know them personally. It’s a movie that will stay with you long after the credits roll. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the ride. You won’t regret it!
 
Movie Trailer

122

Movie Info

Storyline

A Brooklyn teenager juggles conflicting identities and risks friendship, heartbreak, and family in a desperate search for sexual expression.

 
Production Company(ies)
Dream Works Animation, Mad Hatter Entertainment, Vertigo Entertainment,
 
Distributor
Focus Features
 
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
 
Filming Location(s)
Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
 
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for sexual content and language
 
Year of Release
2012
 

Technical Specs
  • Color:
    Color
  • Sound mix:
    Dolby Digital
  • Aspect ratio:
    1.85 : 1
  • Runtime:
    1h 26m
  • Language(s):
    English
  • Country of origin:
    United States
  • Release date:
    Release Date (Theaters): Dec 28, 2011 Limited
    Release Date (Streaming): Apr 24, 2012

 
Genre(s)
Drama/LGBTQ+
 
Keyword(s)

 

Box Office Details

Worldwide gross: $769,552
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $992,125
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,600
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 108,193
 
US/Canada gross: $769,552
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $992,125
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,192
US/Canada opening weekend: $48,579
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $62,629
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,125
 
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $450,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $580,151
Production budget ranking: 2,108
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $312,411
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $99,563
ROI to date (est.): 11%
ROI ranking: 1,342

 
Movie Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

Adepero OduyePernell WalkerAasha DavisCharles ParnellSahra Mellesse
Adepero Oduye
Pernell Walker
Aasha Davis
Charles Parnell
Sahra Mellesse
Alike
Laura
Bina
Arthur
Sharonda
Adepero Oduye – Alike
Pernell Walker – Laura
Aasha Davis – Bina
Charles Parnell – Arthur
Sahra Mellesse – Sharonda
Kim Wayans – Audrey

 

Dee ReesDee ReesNekisa Cooper
Dee Rees
Dee Rees
Nekisa Cooper
Director
Writer
Producer
Producer
Producer

Director(s)
Dee Rees
 
Writer(s)
Dee Rees
 
Producer(s)
Nekisa Cooper

 
Movie Reviews & Awards
Film Festivals
Sundance
 
Awards & Nominations
13 wins & 30 nominations
 
Academy Awards

 

Top Reviews
Spectra Speakstt stern-enziNatalie DugginsAlyx VeseyCandice Frederick
Spectra Speaks
tt stern-enzi
Natalie Duggins
Alyx Vesey
Candice Frederick
Spectra Speaks
Autostraddle
WXIX-TV
Bitch Media
Reel Talk Online
PARIAH
  All Critics (122) | Top Critics (48) | Fresh (116) | Rotten (6)
  The acting and directing create a winning combination for unlocking the most powerful tool in social change: empathy.
 
  June 11, 2021
 
  Spectra Speaks
  Autostraddle
  TOP CRITIC
  It has the depth and warmth that you’d expect to see from larger-budget productions…
 
  May 24, 2021
 
  tt stern-enzi
  WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
  TOP CRITIC
  Pariah was honed over seven years…and the film that results is a stunning achievement.
 
  January 29, 2021
 
  Natalie Duggins
  Autostraddle
  TOP CRITIC
  To me, a film that engenders that sort of hope and possibility is worth gas money, an $8 ticket, and a trip to the concession stand.
 
  January 12, 2021
 
  Alyx Vesey
  Bitch Media
  TOP CRITIC
  Each character is so real, like someone you may know, which makes Pariah a real comfort.
 
  September 8, 2017 | Rating: A
 
  Candice Frederick
  Reel Talk Online
  TOP CRITIC
  The gay coming-of-age story’s been done, but “Pariah” has something fresh to say, largely about the knotty complexities of love, and how they might keep someone in the closet: How badly do you need to be free, to hurt the people you love?
 
  February 17, 2012 | Rating: 3.5/4
 
  John Anderson
  Newsday
  TOP CRITIC
  Pariah doesn’t strain towards unnecessary drama, finding a sweet spot of unvarnished verisimilitude.
 
  August 1, 2021 | Rating: 4
 
  Kevin Wight
  The Wee Review
  This is a movie that will doubtless speak to those who have endured similar hardships in their youth, and Rees’ message seems to be that, as Dan Savage would say, it gets better.
 
  July 3, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/4
 
  Matt Brunson
  Film Frenzy
  It’s a breath of fresh air, and for a good deal of its running time, it’s also a thoroughly effective piece of drama…
 
  March 22, 2021
 
  Scott Nye
  Battleship Pretension
  Pariah is the sort of high quality, under the radar film that seems to always escape the attention of the Oscars.
 
  September 19, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0
 
  Richard Propes
  TheIndependentCritic.com
  Adepero Oduye is so tender and sincere with her performance … she breathes and lives her character with an element of truth.
 
  August 4, 2020 | Rating: B
 
  Allen Almachar
  The MacGuffin
  The tone is tragicomic, the genre is coming-of-age, and the execution is impeccable.
 
  February 28, 2020
 
  B. Ruby Rich
  Film Quarterly…

 
Movie Plot & More
Plot
A Brooklyn teenager juggles conflicting identities and risks friendship, heartbreak, and family in a desperate search for sexual expression.
 
Trivia

 
Goofs / Tidbits
NA
 
Movie Links Wikipedia and Rotten Tomatoes

Links
Wikipedia: Go to Wiki
Rotten Tomatoes: Go to RT

 
Where to Watch

Where to Watch

 
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