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Double Play: James Benning and Richard Linklater

2013·Movie
1h 10min
57
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Calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Fast Pace2
  • Tension1
  • Spectacle1

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Wholesome5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

A real life story, everyday modern life, and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout dialogue and characters

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition4

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About

In 1985, former oil rig worker Richard Linklater began a film screening society in Austin, Texas, that aimed to show classic art-house and experimental films to a budding community of cinephiles. Eventually incorporating as a nonprofit, the newly branded Austin Film Society raised enough money to fly in their first out-of-town filmmaker: James Benning. Accepting the invitation, Benning met Linklater and the two began to develop a personal and intellectual bond, leading to many future encounters. Starting in the 1960s, Benning had been creating low budget films mostly on his own, while Linklater had just begun to craft his first shorts. The filmmakers have remained close even as their careers have diverged. After the cult success of Slacker, Linklater went on to make films with Hollywood support. Benning, meanwhile, has stayed close to his roots and is mainly an unknown figure in mainstream film culture.
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Where can I stream Double Play: James Benning and Richard Linklater legally?

Double Play: James Benning and Richard Linklater is included with a subscription to DocAlliance Films in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Double Play: James Benning and Richard Linklater worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Double Play: James Benning and Richard Linklater?

1 h 10 min

Double Play: James Benning and Richard Linklater runs 1 h 10 min.

Is Double Play: James Benning and Richard Linklater based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Double Play: James Benning and Richard Linklater?

Critics71
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see Double Play: James Benning and Richard Linklater much the same way.

What language is Double Play: James Benning and Richard Linklater in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, Portugal, United States.

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