"With an astonishing cast which gives outstanding performances, great set pieces that make any film maker blush, and a story which is intriguing from start to finish. " Read More

My review of this marvelous piece of work is running just a link to the right. Get Low follows a Hermit from the 1930's who decides to throw a funeral for himself. Inviting everyone to come to tell the terrible stories they've heard about him. But they wont be telling stories, he will. This film has some of the most astonishing performances in a while, along with great cinematography, a perfect cast and a well rounded screenplay. Its only playing in 14 theaters, so if you can see it, then do so.

So many pictures nowadays aim to deconstruct the magic of small town living; although, very few do it with the heart and poignancy of Bogdanovich's breakthrough film. He manages to capture the life and death of a small town by combining the coming of age stories of Anarene's youths as well as the slow economic defeat of its older residents. Beautiful cinematography by Robert Surtees and a butt load of big screen debuts (including Jeff Bridges) make this film a must see.