Mulholland Dr.

The Next Reel • Season 13 • Series: 2002 Film Independent Spirit Awards Best Cinematography Nominees • Mulholland Dr.

We wrap up our series looking at the 2002 Film Independent Spirit Awards nominees for best cinematography with a conversation about David Lynch’s fascinating Hollywood story, “Mulholland Dr.”

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Hedwig and the Angry Inch

The Next Reel • Season 13 • Series: 2002 Film Independent Spirit Awards Best Cinematography Nominees • Hedwig and the Angry Inch

We continue our series exploring the best cinematography nominees for the 2002 Film Independent Spirit Awards, this time looking at John Cameron Mitchell’s first film Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Tune in!

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Basic Instinct • Member Bonus

The Next Reel • Season 13 • Series: 1993 Academy Awards Best Editing Nominees • Basic Instinct

We kick off our 1993 Academy Awards Best Editing series for our member bonus episodes with a conversation about Paul Verhoeven’s sexy, sleazy, mysterious erotic thriller “Basic Instinct.” It may have some issues, but it holds up extremely well. Tune in!

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The Deep End

The Next Reel • Season 13 • Series: 2002 Film Independent Spirit Awards Best Cinematography Nominees • The Deep End

We continue our series looking at the 2002 Film Independent Spirit Awards Best Cinematography Nominees with a conversation about The Deep End adapted and directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel. Muddled crime drama or a successful film? Tune in!

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The American Astronaut

The Next Reel • Season 13 • Series: 2002 Film Independent Spirit Awards Best Cinematography Nominees • The American Astronaut

We kick off our series looking at the 2002 Film Independent Spirit Awards Best Cinematography Nominees, starting with Cory McAbee’s quirky scifi western musical “The American Astronaut.” Strange little film but one that immediately captivated both of us. Tune in!

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Soul Food

The Next Reel • Season 13 • Series: 1998 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Motion Picture Nominees • Soul Food

We wrap up our series covering the 1998 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Motion Picture Nominees with George Tillman Jr.’s Soul Food. Does he deliver the sentimental and heartwarming family drama he intended? And how hungry does it make us? Tune in!

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Love Jones

The Next Reel • Season 13 • Series: 1998 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Motion Picture Nominees • Love Jones

We continue our 1997 NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress nominees series with a conversation about Theodore Witcher’s only film, Love Jones. Is it a first film with questionable casting decisions, unbelievable dialogue, and badly paced editing? Or is it a good example of what romantic comedy dramas are supposed to be with enjoyable characters and a great ending?

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Spawn • Member Bonus

The Next Reel • Season 13 • Series: Member Bonus • Spawn

The members have spoken and decided that, instead of a good film with real possible options for an alternate 1998 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Lead Actress, we should talk about Mark A.Z. Dippé’s Spawn, based on Todd MacFarlane’s comics. Poor Theresa Randle. Still, it makes for a fun conversation!

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Jackie Brown

The Next Reel • Season 13 • Series: 1998 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Motion Picture Nominees • Jackie Brown

We continue our series looking at the nominees at the 1998 NAACP Image Awards for Oustanding Lead Actress, this time delving into our first Quentin Tarantino film on the show, his fantastic Jackie Brown. Lots to love and lots to discuss!

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Eve’s Bayou

The Next Reel • Season 13 • Series: 1998 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Motion Picture Nominees • Eve's Bayou

We kick off our series looking at the 1998 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actress nominees, starting with the brilliant Eve’s Bayou, Kasi Lemmons’ first film. Haunting, beautiful film worthy of a discussion. Check it out and tune in!

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