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GREGORY CREWDSON: BRIEF ENCOUNTERSMovie Reviews
Documentary about photographer Gregory Crewdson, examining his life and his meticulous work process of creating large-scale images. Cast:Gregory Crewdson, Russell Banks, Rick Moody, Melissa Harris, Richard SandsDirector:Ben ShapiroRelease Date:October 31, 2012DVD Release:May 21, 2013From:ZeitgeistLength:1 hr 17 min
Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters played in limited release to excellent reviews. • Cynthia Fuchs wrote for Pop Matters, " 'The whole process of making art is an act of faith, in a way -- this idea that you're going to will into existence that means something to the larger world'.... astute..." More Reviews Below...
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (6 Reviews)
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: EXCELLENT "With marvelous discipline, Mr. Shapiro crams a wealth of material into a tight 77 minutes, smoothly communicating the group effort required to achieve the perfect shot."(See all of Jeannette Catsoulis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 484 words, 10/31/12
Farran Smith Nehme, New York Post: VERY GOOD(cg) "Despite his obviously epic micromanagement, Crewdson is an affable sort, directing his subjects (often unemployed locals) with calm persistence."(See all of Farran Smith Nehme's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 251 words, 11/02/12
Michelle Orange, Village Voice/LA Weekly: EXCELLENT "...finely sketched.... it's the on-set agonies -- to achieve the fleeting expression here, dark kiss of light there, and the peculiar relief they bring our maestro -- that fascinate."(See all of Michelle Orange's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 200 words, 10/24/12
Jose Teodoro, Toronto Now: EXCELLENT(cg) "Crewdson produces exquisite stills that marshal the forces of feature film productions.... a fascinating portrait of the artist at work."(See all of Jose Teodoro's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 202 words, 12/20/12
KEY CITIES (2 Reviews)
Sebastian Smee, Boston Globe: VERY GOOD(cg) "...a smart, well-constructed documentary that will enthrall Crewdson fans. It may enthrall non-fans, at least those who come to it uninitiated, even more."(See all of Sebastian Smee's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 632 words, 11/16/12
Marc Mohan, Portland Oregonian: GOOD(cg) "...admiring, mildly insightful... The movie never probes deeply into his motivations.... Nonetheless, it's a solid introduction to Crewdson's arresting art..."(See all of Marc Mohan's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 155 words, 12/21/12
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (6 Reviews)
Michelle Orange, Village Voice/LA Weekly: EXCELLENT "...finely sketched.... it's the on-set agonies -- to achieve the fleeting expression here, dark kiss of light there, and the peculiar relief they bring our maestro -- that fascinate."(See all of Michelle Orange's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 200 words, 10/24/12
Peter Keough, Boston Phoenix: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...the images transcend the lower-class world that is their subject and touch on an otherworldliness reminiscent of David Lynch, Edward Hopper, or Andrei Tarkovsky."(See all of Peter Keough's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 151 words, 11/15/12
Cynthia Fuchs, Pop Matters: OUTSTANDING(cg) " 'The whole process of making art is an act of faith, in a way -- this idea that you're going to will into existence that means something to the larger world'.... astute..."(See all of Cynthia Fuchs's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 872 words, 11/01/12
Ela Bittencourt, Slant: OUTSTANDING(cg) "There's some documentary impulse in Crewdson's work, but the emphasis lies on transformation, from mundane to sublimely strange.... great entertainment."(See all of Ela Bittencourt's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 587 words, 10/29/12
Jose Teodoro, Toronto Now: EXCELLENT(cg) "Crewdson produces exquisite stills that marshal the forces of feature film productions.... a fascinating portrait of the artist at work."(See all of Jose Teodoro's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 202 words, 12/20/12
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: EXCELLENT "With marvelous discipline, Mr. Shapiro crams a wealth of material into a tight 77 minutes, smoothly communicating the group effort required to achieve the perfect shot."(See all of Jeannette Catsoulis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 484 words, 10/31/12
Ronnie Scheib, Daily Variety: EXCELLENT "For those unfamiliar with Crewdson's oeuvre, the docu serves as a delicious eye-opener... for fans it furnishes an unprecedented look at his long-secret methods..."(See all of Ronnie Scheib's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 491 words, 10/29/12
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: EXCELLENT "With marvelous discipline, Mr. Shapiro crams a wealth of material into a tight 77 minutes, smoothly communicating the group effort required to achieve the perfect shot."(See all of Jeannette Catsoulis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 484 words, 10/31/12
7.0 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters's reviews are separated by an average 7.0 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
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Coverage:Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters's reviews cover 11.4% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 4,867 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 406 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 31 Days After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters's reviews on average broke 31 days after opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters (12 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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