Tag Archives: John Sayles

John Sayles and the Indie Film Movement

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Ira

Independent film began the day motion pictures were invented. In fact all films were independent until a Mr. Edison decided he was going to scoop up all the patents and try to control the fledgling business. And throughout the history … Continue reading →

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The Most Influential Indie Films of All Time, As Seen from 1996

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Ira

I just stumbled across an old document on my computer, in which I was responding to a request from Filmmaker Magazine for a list of the “Top 10 American Indies.” The timestamp indicates that I wrote this in July of … Continue reading →

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Video from Cannes Film Festival 1987

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Ira

John Tilley sent me this great video he took with his brand new camcorder at the Cannes Film Festival in 1987. I edited it down, and added names for everyone John and I could identify. There are a lot of familiar … Continue reading →

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In the eye of the beholder

Posted on December 28, 2007 by Ira

In the February 19, 1986 issue of The New York Times, Janet Maslin said in her review, “Most of ”Parting Glances” functions as a parade of homosexual stereotypes.” On the same day, several other mainstream reviews said basically the same … Continue reading →

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Honeydripper All-Star Band

Posted on June 27, 2007 by Ira

I’ve always loved the summer in New York City. When others are running away to traffic-clogged resort towns, I like hanging around the city and taking in whatever surprises may be around the next corner. Among my favorite activities are … Continue reading →

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