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Philadelphia Film Festival ’20: ZAPPA Documentary Has Much To Offer Fans And Newcomers To Composer’s Music

October 29, 2020 Rich Drees

A new documentary takes a look at the not just the iconic composer’s work but what kind of man he was as well.

Philadelphia Film Festival ’20: MY ZOE – A Great First Half Undone By Second Half

October 28, 2020 Rich Drees

Actros/writer/director Julie Delpy’s latest fires on all cylinders until it implodes under the improbability of its second half.

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Phildelphia Film Festival ’20: Bee Gees Doc HOW DO YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART Explores Group’s Career

October 27, 2020 Rich Drees

A look at the rise, fall and continual perseverance of the music of the iconic British pop band.

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Philadelphia Film Festival ’20: ACTION USA Is A Stunt-Filled Blast From The Past

October 26, 2020 Rich Drees

This resurrected 1980s exploitation action film delivers plenty of car chases, gun fights and explosive thrills.

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Review: J. R. “BOB” DOBBS AND THE CHURCH OF THE SUB-GENIUS Explores History Of Satirical “Religious” Group

October 15, 2020 Rich Drees

A new documentary takes a look at the satirical pseudo-religious group of the 1980s and `90s.

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Review: DAVID BYRNE’S AMERICAN UTOPIA Reconfigures Catalog To Examine State Of The Nation

October 11, 2020 Rich Drees

This concert film from director Spike Lee captures the Talking Heads front-man’s Broadway show that recontextualizes the his music into a meditation on the state of the country.

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Review: BILL AND TED FACE THE MUSIC In Most Triumphant Sequel

August 27, 2020 Rich Drees

Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves are back as the iconic duo, racing against time to settle some unfinished business before the entire universe collapses in on itself.

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