Lost Highway (1997)
Directed by: David Lynch
Starring: Bill Pullman, Patricia Arquette, Robert Blake, Balthazar Getty, John Roselius, Mink Stole, Jack Nance, Gary Busey, Giovani Ribisi
Rated: R for Bizarre Violent and Sexual Content, and For Strong Language
Running Time: 2 h 14 m
TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Writing, Directing, Atmosphere
WEAKNESSES: Dense Meaning/Themes
A saxophonist is sent to prison for the murder of his wife, where he suddenly morphs into a mechanic.
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Camp Manna (2018)
Directed by: Eric Scott Johnson, Eric Machiela
Starring: Luke Klein, Gary Busey, Evan Koons, Joey Morgan, Jimmy Tatro
Rated: NR (Suggested PG for Some Language and Crude Humor)
Running Time: 1 h 31 m
TMM Score: 4 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Writing, Acting, Unconventionality
WEAKNESSES: Might Not Be Appropriate for Younger Children
Ian Fletcher, a ‘nonbeliever’, is sent to a Christian camp where he is forced to compete in The God Games.
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A Star Is Born (1979)
Directed by: Frank Pierson
Starring: Barbara Streisand, Kris Kristofferson, Gary Busey
Rated: R
Running Time: 2h 19m
TMM Score: 2 Stars
STRENGTHS: Concert Set Pieces
WEAKNESSES: Strains Believability, No Emotional Connection
The rowdiest mis-behaving-ist Rock Star in the game discovers a lounge singer who, he believes, has what it takes to be the next big thing. What does the next big thing mean for the last big thing?
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