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Bush II Could Inspire Another Indie Film Renaissancenew

As we enter George W. Bush's second term, the country's extreme rightward turn could ignite the type of movie renaissance not seen since eight years of nuclear proliferation, HIV discrimination, and materialist greed helped produce the American independent film movement of the late '80s and early '90s.
The Village Voice  |  Anthony Kaufman  |  01-13-2005  |  Movies

New American Romanticism Wins Hearts of Alt Criticsnew

Before Sunset, directed by Richard Linklater, was the decisive winner of the 2004 poll of alternative press film critics, as the new American romanticism bucked electoral disaster.
The Village Voice  |  J. Hoberman  |  12-29-2004  |  Movies

Best Performers Named in 6th Annual Film Critics' Pollnew

Imelda Staunton was ranked the best performer in Village Voice's film critics' poll. She starred in the film Vera Drake. Critics ranked film performers from 1 to 93.
The Village Voice  |  Staff Writers  |  12-29-2004  |  Movies

Critics' Poll of Best Films of 2004new

Before Sunset was ranked the top film of 2004 in Village Voice's film critics' poll. It was mentioned by 49 judges. Films are ranked from 1 to 139.
The Village Voice  |  Staff Writers  |  12-29-2004  |  Movies

Cinematic Campaigning: This Fall, Filmmakers Assault the Status Quonew

Independent filmmakers are in the midst of an unprecedented assault upon the present administration, timed for campaign body blows and so pervasive as to seem coordinated. More political movies debut this fall, including one on the kidnapping of Patty Hearst and another on sex researcher Dr. Alfred Kinsey.
The Village Voice  |  Michael Atkinson  |  09-15-2004  |  Movies

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