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About Paul Weissman

Paul Weissman is an actor, writer, playwright, and, in the comfort of his own home, an occasional guitar player who lives in New York City. He has appeared in Sean Baker's first film Four Letter Words and will be seen in the upcoming horror film Cryptid. His website is paulweissman.com.

PJ Harvey: A Dog Called Money

The documentary chronicles the making of the 2016 album The Hope Six Demolition Project, which was based on the musician's impressions of Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Washington, DC.

By |December 9th, 2020|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Music|0 Comments

Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan

The ornery, brilliant, and frequently drunk lead singer of the seminal Irish punk/folk/kitchen-sink band the Pogues takes the spotlight in this documentary.

By |December 3rd, 2020|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Music|0 Comments

Zappa

Even if you aren’t a fan of Frank Zappa and his music, this is still a portrait of an utterly fascinating man.

By |November 30th, 2020|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Music|0 Comments

Belushi

Director R.J. Cutler assembles a poignant, loving, and (of course) funny tribute, based on the oral biography of the same name.

By |November 24th, 2020|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Pop Culture|0 Comments

Sound of Metal

Simply put, this is a moving film with a riveting lead performance by Riz Ahmed.

By |November 19th, 2020|Top Picks|0 Comments

Let Him Go

Director/writer Thomas Bezucha expertly and deftly teases out the tension, priming the audience for the inevitable bloody climax.

By |November 13th, 2020|Thriller|0 Comments

Koko-di Koko-da

An odd horror film that puts David Lynch, Rob Zombie, and Groundhog Day through a blender to produce a grim parable.

By |November 5th, 2020|Horror|0 Comments

David Byrne’s American Utopia

This highly choreographed concert features Byrne as an elder statesman of rock, with a relaxed and genial presence.

By |November 5th, 2020|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Musical|0 Comments

The Trial of the Chicago 7

The courtroom drama is definitely enjoyable, a smooth ride filled with standout performances and snappy dialogue, but it is also somewhat one-dimensional and flat.

By |October 27th, 2020|DVD/Streaming/On Demand|0 Comments