Agree. Sayles is underrated.

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In Reply to: I'm very glad you mentioned "Men with Guns." It too is one of the very posted by tinear on November 6, 2008 at 22:40:05:

And he's one of the few truly independent filmmakers.

Unlike most directors who are produced though indie majors, Sayles and Maggie Rienzi, his long time partner and SO, get outside financing for each film they make, so that they are beholden to no studio.

He's had a few misfires, but he's always interesting. I also recommend his Matewan as a fine political film.

I saw Men With Guns in the theater, and agree it's not only one of Sayle's best, it's one of the best political flms ever made. I'd agree about The Passenger too, so I guess I'll have to hunt down Chico.

My favorite Sayles, BTW, is probably Lone Star, which is fersher a comment on US racial politics. Sunshine State is not as good as these two but worth a watch, Silver City was kind of a glorious mess. In light of the recent election, I would be interested to see the estimable Brother From Another Planet again.

I have a soft spot for Eight Men Out - it was shot in my hometown and I'm in it. :-)

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Topic - "Chico:" the most brilliant political film you've never heard of. - tinear 15:05:12 11/06/08 (6)

If it's as good as the Passenger, it's on m'list ( ! ) - grinagog 21:02:30 11/06/08 (5)

I'm very glad you mentioned "Men with Guns." It too is one of the very - tinear 22:40:05 11/06/08 (4)

Agree. Sayles is underrated. - Harmonia 03:59:56 11/08/08 (1)

Okay! Now I have a few more Sayles films to see. Thanks. nt - tinear 13:57:23 11/08/08 (0)

I've got Men With Guns in my queue at Netflix, but - townsend 05:08:32 11/07/08 (0)

In it's way, "Lone Star" is a commentary on USA racial politics - grinagog 01:03:20 11/07/08 (0)

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Agree. Sayles is underrated. - Harmonia 03:59:56 11/08/08 (1)

Okay! Now I have a few more Sayles films to see. Thanks. nt - tinear 13:57:23 11/08/08 (0)

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