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Carrie Rickey
Philadelphia Inquirer
Her (Angela Ismailos) generic questions about the politics, economics, and aesthetics of film yield predictably generic responses from her subjects. Full Review
Jeannette Catsoulis
The New York Times
As an interrogator Ms. Ismailos is no Torquemada; she lobs softballs that her subjects genially accept. Full Review
Joe Neumaier
New York Daily News
To eavesdrop on Bernardo Bertolucci, Stephen Frears, Ken Loach and John Sayles, as they talk politics; David Lynch and Todd Haynes, discussing inspiration; and Catherine Breillat, Agns Varda, Richard Linklater and Liliana Cavani as they riff on controversy and aspiration, even for a little while, is a real treat. Full Review
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
It shouldn't be surprising, but some of these directors are more interesting than their work. French director Breillat, never a personal favorite, is an absolutely hypnotic speaker who holds the screen the way her films rarely have. Full Review
Mick LaSalle
San Francisco Chronicle
Despite the title, Ismailos' documentary is not a study of what constitutes great direction. Rather it's a nicely arranged film in which a variety of filmmakers Ismailos likes discuss their inspirations and influences. Full Review
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