tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12917687.post113641654274763340..comments2009-10-19T23:29:31.647-04:00Matt Zoller Seitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16921028537989131859noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12917687.post-59440708728892801352009-10-19T23:21:34.109-04:002009-10-19T23:21:34.109-04:00i lived in brainerd minnesota my whole life and i didnt know about that dont even think its truekarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00663222926578484219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12917687.post-1149786073833371892006-06-08T13:01:00.000-04:002006-06-08T13:01:00.000-04:00Caught the film yesterday at the Newport Int'l Film Festival. Hilarious, perceptive, critical, original and, ultimately, quite powerful. In short, a great little indie and a very very impressive debut. I spoke with Alex (the writer/director/actor/illusionist) afterwards and he told me the film will be making its New York City premiere next Thursday (June 15th) through the Rooftop Films Series. (www.rooftopfilms.com). Being from New York, I will try to get as many people to come as I can and, if you’re also in the city, I ask you to do the same. This film deserves an audience!Adam Schmidtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12917687.post-1149475092101518562006-06-04T22:38:00.000-04:002006-06-04T22:38:00.000-04:00saw the film in seattle this afternoon and absolutely loved it. it's completely innovative and refreshing (and hilarious) and deserves to be seen. where did this guy come from? (he wasn't at the screening, which was at the seattle true independent film festival). the film's website doesn't reveal much and googling didn't get me very far... <BR/>wherever he is, whoever he is, I look forward to seeing more and hope some distributor out there takes a gamble and makes this film available.marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12917687.post-1142210051560830902006-03-12T19:34:11.560-05:002006-03-12T19:34:11.560-05:00Okay, missed the McElwee comparison the first time I read your review...Chuckhttp://chutry.wordherders.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12917687.post-1142209797560828022006-03-12T19:29:57.560-05:002006-03-12T19:29:57.560-05:00Just caught Alex's film at the DCIFF and *loved* it. The Brooks comparison makes sense, although it reminded me a bit of Ross McElwee, too.<BR/><BR/>Writing a review now, but I tend to agree that Alex, whom I had a chance to meet at the festival, is someone to watch.Chuckhttp://chutry.wordherders.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12917687.post-1139851689206377982006-02-13T12:28:09.206-05:002006-02-13T12:28:09.206-05:00I saw this film a fe days ago and was blown-away. Alex took a chance and it paid off (though based on the very long editing process it seems it wasn't easy). Not only is it funny, moving and smart, but I can also say I've never seen a movie quite like it. Indeed, it may not be for everyone (some in the crowd seemed a bit puzzled at times) but personally I can't speak highly enough about it. It's a refreshing reminder that you can still make a good movie without a budget, stars, violence or nudity (though, I guess, this is probably why you've never heard of it…). Keep an eye on this guy. He's got something to say and has carved an innovative approach to say it.Patrick S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12917687.post-1139400157489668382006-02-08T07:02:37.490-05:002006-02-08T07:02:37.490-05:00MOVIES,HBO and SHOW TIME: Hey Guys, I found a cool site that Saves me a bunch on Premium Movie Channels. Beats My Cable Hands Down, and it's ALL DIGITAL. Check this site out .<A HREF="http://1stopdiscount4u.com/homeelectronics.html" REL="nofollow">**Movies**</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12917687.post-1137144527661652442006-01-13T04:28:47.660-05:002006-01-13T04:28:47.660-05:00That's the trick, isn't it -- getting it seen?<BR/><BR/>Any lurking distributors on this blog should link to Karpovsky's site and ask for a screener. This guy is an amazing filmmaker.Matt Zoller Seitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16921028537989131859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12917687.post-1137130012423816532006-01-13T00:26:52.423-05:002006-01-13T00:26:52.423-05:00I saw this film at a small festival several weeks ago and thought it was amazing. This guy (the director plays the main role) has wit, depth, sincerity, balls, and a dry comic sensibility that keeps growing and growing on you. It's completely inexplicable to me why it hasn't yet found an audience and gotten into bigger fests. In my humble estimate it's a travesty. This film deserves to be seen.Brian Redmondnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12917687.post-1136947554017054682006-01-10T21:45:54.016-05:002006-01-10T21:45:54.016-05:00I wish Albert Brooks could see it. He would immediately recognize a kindred spirit.Matt Zoller Seitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16921028537989131859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12917687.post-1136926063996508452006-01-10T15:47:43.996-05:002006-01-10T15:47:43.996-05:00I saw this film last fall and absolutely loved it. It was smart, funny, insightful and very original. I don't know if its playing festivals or what, but try to see this thing if you get a chance - you won't regret it!bobby shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115961334686763185noreply@blogger.com