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Scumrock (2002)

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Reviews Counted: 10

Fresh: 6

Rotten:4

Average Rating: 5.3/10

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Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: This independent film from the director of FAME WHORE centers on the San Francisco rock scene. With filmmaker Jon Moritsugu at the helm, SCUMROCK takes aim at the self-important musicians, but its... This independent film from the director of FAME WHORE centers on the San Francisco rock scene. With filmmaker Jon Moritsugu at the helm, SCUMROCK takes aim at the self-important musicians, but its comedic barbs are never lethal. In true independent spirit, Amy Malone does double duty, playing the lead singer of a band and acting as the film's director of photography. Kyp Malone (of Brooklyn rock band TV on the Radio) steps into the beat-up shoes of a filmmaker questioning his art. Eschewing the indie filmmaking trend of using digital video, Moritsugu made SCUMROCK using only analog Hi8 equipment. The director's choice gives the film an appropriately gritty look. Moritsugu's ambitious movie won awards and praise at the New York and Chicago Underground Film Festivals. [More]

Starring: Kyp Malone, Amy Davis, James Duval

Starring: Kyp Malone, Amy Davis, James Duval

Director: Jon Moritsugu

Director: Jon Moritsugu

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Dec 12, 2006

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12/06/05
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How wonderfully trashy.

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11/05/04
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As fast and energetic as it is funny.

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11/04/04
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Will only rock the worlds of similarly youthful boho types on alt-cinema sideroutes.

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11/04/04
Ken Eisner
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This is a quick-witted, smartly poignant effort from someone who's earned his indie cred and has hit upon a rich new vein for counterculture comedy: slacker desperation.

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11/04/04
Robert Abele
L.A. Weekly

Moritsugu's ending pulls his two major story lines to a surprisingly poignant close.

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03/19/04
Ken Fox
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Comes off as a tired rehashing of the director's '90s-era DIY creations.

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03/17/04
Darrin Keene
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An alternately acerbic and affectionate comedy.

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03/17/04
Jason Anderson
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The characters in this video, denizens of the San Francisco art fringe, seem like they're heavily sedated.

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03/17/04
Ted Shen
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Gripping, strangely beautiful, and poignant.

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