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Reminiscing in Tempo (2006)

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Reviews Counted:6

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Average Rating:5.7/10

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Genre: Education/General Interest

Theatrical Release:Dec 15, 2006 Limited

Synopsis: Gary Keys's exuberant documentary captures the spectacular birthday parties thrown by Ruth Ellington for her brother, Duke, every year--even after he passed away in 1977. Also featured here is... Gary Keys's exuberant documentary captures the spectacular birthday parties thrown by Ruth Ellington for her brother, Duke, every year--even after he passed away in 1977. Also featured here is rare, fascinating footage of Duke Ellington and his orchestra performing in Mexico in 1968, as well as insightful interviews with Bobby Short, Al Hibbler, Billy Taylor, and renowned jazz critics Ira Gitler and Dan Morgenstern. [More]

Director: Gary Keys

Director: Gary Keys

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Joshua Rothkopf
Joshua Rothkopf
Time Out New York

Messily affectionate.

Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
12/21/06
David Noh
David Noh
Film Journal International

This puff piece is shapeless, repetitive and feels much longer than it is.

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12/15/06
Maitland McDonagh
Maitland McDonagh
TV Guide's Movie Guide

This documentary about Duke Ellington is too meandering to be of much use to the uninitiated, but Ellington fans will be grateful for the vintage film clips.

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12/14/06
Neil Genzlinger
Neil Genzlinger
New York Times
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Keys's tribute to a tribute is a charming riff on an epic figure.

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12/12/06
Michelle Orange
Michelle Orange
Village Voice
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Reminiscing in Tempo is simply not in sync with its subject matter.

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11/30/06
Ed Gonzalez
Ed Gonzalez
Slant Magazine
 
 
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