DH Dan Heaton
This German-language film may frustrate audiences anticipating fiery conflicts in the scummy criminal world.
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Posted by: Dan Heaton - February 27, 2010, 11:46 am - DVD Review
Keywords: austria, film noir, oscars
The Last Days of Disco might be Stillman's weakest film, but it still delivers an intriguing, compassionate look at young professionals. Few pictures (besides Stillman's own) depict these types of characters, who are written as flawed, three-dimensional individuals.
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Posted by: Dan Heaton - September 4, 2009, 9:19 am - DVD Review
Keywords: whit stillman, disco, criterion, chloe sevigny, chris eigeman
Nights and Weekends is another step forward for the rising Swanberg, who continues to develop his style. The often-improvised script and truly ìfly on the wallî shooting style bring added weight to the drama.
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Posted by: Dan Heaton - August 23, 2009, 12:54 pm - DVD Review
Keywords: indie, mumblecore, joe swanberg, greta gerwig, romance, drama, ifc
This updated version includes significant edits, improved effects and a brand-new score to deliver a better experience. If you're a casual viewer, however, I'd stick with the full seasons.
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Posted by: Dan Heaton - July 31, 2009, 7:20 pm - DVD Review
Keywords: stargate, richard dean anderson, sg-1, pilot
The final season is entertaining, but it doesn't give the show the fitting sendoff it deserves.
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Posted by: Dan Heaton - July 21, 2009, 8:07 pm - DVD Review
Keywords: stargate, atlantis, hewlett, sci-fi, picardo, tapping, shanks, flanigan
Was this a hidden gem cruelly forgotten by time and replaced by legions yelling ìKhan!î with childish glee? Or did it completely lack the cheesy fun of the original series?
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Posted by: Dan Heaton - July 6, 2009, 7:55 pm - Article
Keywords: star trek, the motion picture, kirk, spock, william shatner, leonard nimoy, robert wise
Sidestepping every convention of the gangster genre, this '70s gem deserves a second chance.
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Posted by: Dan Heaton - May 25, 2009, 9:41 am - DVD Review
Keywords: crime, robert mitchum, peter yates, criterion
