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They Shoot Movies, Don't They?

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They Shoot Movies, Don't They? (2000)

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Reviews Counted: 5 Fresh: 2  Rotten:3 Average Rating: 5.3/10

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Runtime: 80 mins

Synopsis: This multilayered pseudo-documentary from director Frank Gallagher focuses on Tom Paulson, an aspiring filmmaker desperate to get his movie financed--and willing to put up with almost anything to do so. Twisty, complex, and intriguing, this small low-budget film has earned critical... This multilayered pseudo-documentary from director Frank Gallagher focuses on Tom Paulson, an aspiring filmmaker desperate to get his movie financed--and willing to put up with almost anything to do so. Twisty, complex, and intriguing, this small low-budget film has earned critical acclaim and comparisons to everything from PROJECT GREENLIGHT to THE PLAYER. [More]

Genre: Dramas

Starring: Frank Gallagher, Adele Baughn, Jerry Feifer

Director: Frank Gallagher

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Release:

Dec 1, 2007

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  • (unspecified) - English

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1.5/4

...meandering...

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04/08/06
David Nusair
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3.0/4.0

... Tom Paulson was ultimately done in by his fear of failure and success (and a clever script for the making of a film called Mirage.)

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03/09/06
Kevin A. Ranson
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2/5

I can only recommend Movies for those who have a desire to fund independent films.

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03/06/06
David Levine
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3/5

This is not a pretty picture of Hollywood at all, and this, not the hook of the hoax, is why we keep watching.

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03/02/06
David Cornelius
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C+

The film's critique of a cold Hollywood said nothing new.

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01/03/06
Dennis Schwartz
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