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David Holzman's Diary

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David Holzman's Diary (1967)

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Reviews Counted:5

Fresh:5

Rotten:0

Average Rating:8.1/10

Runtime: 74 mins

Genre: Dramas

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: A legendary independent film satire in the form of a cinema-verite diary movie. As the young filmmaker records more of his life, he understands it less. Made for only $2,500, it met with approval... A legendary independent film satire in the form of a cinema-verite diary movie. As the young filmmaker records more of his life, he understands it less. Made for only $2,500, it met with approval on the festival circuit. Director McBride went on to direct The Big Easy and The Wrong Man among others. Placed in the National Film Registry in 1991. [More]

Starring: L.M. Kit Carson, Eileen Dietz, Louise Levine, Lorenzo Mans

Starring: L.M. Kit Carson, Eileen Dietz, Louise Levine, Lorenzo Mans

Director: Jim McBride

Director: Jim McBride
Screenwriter: Jim McBride
Producer: Jim McBride

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Holzman's a classic character, a sympathetic-if-pathetic study in generational solipsism, delivering imported French lyricism in clunky flatlands American -- miscast by himself in his own life.

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07/08/09
Nick Pinkerton
Nick Pinkerton
Village Voice

A unique, often brilliant satire.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
10/16/07
TV Guide's Movie Guide

An enduring delight from the Underground era.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
10/16/07
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Time has served it very well.

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10/16/07
Nora Sayre
Nora Sayre
New York Times
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Where most independent productions are founded on self-righteous claims of truth and honesty, McBride's film wittily observes that Hollywood has no corner on illusionism.

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01/01/00
Dave Kehr
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
 
 
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