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Documentary about five female artists based in New York City, each facing triumphs and challenges that provide a tantalizing glimpse into the creative process. Cast:Swoon, Ghada Amer, Kiki Smith, Marina Abramovic, Nancy SperoDirector:Chiara ClementeRelease Date:February 4, 2009DVD Release:June 23, 2009From:First RunLength:1 hr. 25 min.
Our City Dreams played in New York City and Los Angeles to very good reviews. • Jeannette Catsoulis wrote in the New York Times, "...a lyrical documentary about the intersection of location and imagination." • And Ronnie Scheib wrote in the Daily Variety, "Combining formats and textures with a hypnotic, shape-shifting score, pic itself quite simply ranks as a work of art." More Reviews Below...
Our City Dreams Positive Reviews (7 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (6 Reviews)
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...a lyrical documentary about the intersection of location and imagination.... director Chiara Clemente makes smooth transitions among styles, mediums and personalities."(See all of Jeannette Catsoulis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 281 words, 02/04/09
Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "Filled with gorgeous shots of New York and from-the-heart discussions of artistry and inspiration... wide-ranging appreciation is a nice glimpse into the artistic process."(See all of Joe Neumaier's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 90 words, 02/06/09
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: EXCELLENT "...these talented women cumulatively form a satisfying snapshot of the distaff art world... Their art, like the film itself, is powerful, daring and makes you think."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 210 words, 05/08/09
V.A. Musetto, New York Post: VERY GOOD(cg) "Chiara Clemente was introduced to cinema (Godard, Fellini, Antonioni, etc.) by her father and has been shooting documentaries (including one about Francesco Clemente) since 2000."(See all of V.A. Musetto's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 228 words, 02/04/09
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...a lyrical documentary about the intersection of location and imagination.... director Chiara Clemente makes smooth transitions among styles, mediums and personalities."(See all of Jeannette Catsoulis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 281 words, 02/04/09
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: EXCELLENT "...these talented women cumulatively form a satisfying snapshot of the distaff art world... Their art, like the film itself, is powerful, daring and makes you think."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 210 words, 05/08/09
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: EXCELLENT "...these talented women cumulatively form a satisfying snapshot of the distaff art world... Their art, like the film itself, is powerful, daring and makes you think."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 210 words, 05/08/09
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...a lyrical documentary about the intersection of location and imagination.... director Chiara Clemente makes smooth transitions among styles, mediums and personalities."(See all of Jeannette Catsoulis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 281 words, 02/04/09
12.7 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Our City Dreams's reviews are separated by an average 12.7 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:Our City Dreams's reviews cover 9.3% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 1,820 words involume (average is 20,172 words). Length:The film's reviews average 260 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 20 Days After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Our City Dreams's reviews on average broke 20 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 Our City Dreams's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Our City Dreams (7 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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