Tallgrass Official Selections

“The genius of 'Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice' is that it understands the peculiar nature of the moral crisis for Americans in this age group, and understands that the way to consider it is in a comedy.” — Roger Ebert, 1969

“One of those films that's so often referenced in American culture that it's a must-see, especially for generations who missed the Sixties.” — James Plath, DVDTown.com

“Electric and touching and inspiring.” - Tricia Olszewski, Washington City Paper

“Hoop dreams die hard, and the stories in ‘Elevate’ are both sobering and thrilling.” — John Anderson, Variety
“‘Elevate’ is a rich, heartwarming story.” — Amy Smith, Austin Chronicle

“An endearingly cheeky tribute to suspense and slasher classics.” – Hollywood Reporter

“Doing for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre-type slashers what Shaun of the Dead did for zombie pics.” – Dennis Harvey, Variety

“A Crime-Thriller from a different Era.” — Calgary Herald

“Part horror, part drama, part cautionary tale, We Need to Talk About Kevin is a film that will lodge in your memory long after the end credits.” — Laremy Legel, Film.com; “Swinton delivers a concrete-hard central performance that's up there with her best work.” — Leslie Felperin, Variety

“Stirringly sensual. Grade: A-” —Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly

“Swirling and sensuous. Ripples with the indignant energy of youthful rebellion ... it has undeniable topical resonance. Ms. Keshavarz's feature directorial debut revels in her own sense of freedom, constructing scenes that pulse with sexual energy...undeniable power and conviction.” —A.O. Scott, The New York Times

“Hilarious and incisive. A film that abounds with joy and sadness.” - Amanda Mae Meyncke, Film.com

“A fun slice of escapism ... offers nearly non-stop action!” – Screen Daily

“This is an intense exploration of the corrosive effects of human violence. And its eventual glimmer of redemption is entirely earned, not artificial or consoling.” — David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter

“An engaging, well crafted chronicle.” — Daily Variety; “Haunting ... 'Child of Giants' delivers the goods.” — San Francisco Magazine

“[Freedom] reveals an extraordinary predicament that is both touching and illuminating” — Seattle Post Intelligencer

” Ferociously alive!" — Roger Ebert

"Engaging ... remarkably spry and lighthearted." — New York Times

"A perfect film at the perfect moment." — AARP

“A moving portrait of a son trying to understand his mother … a brave work of personal discovery.” – Andrew Wander, The Huffington Post

“A crowd pleaser with a big heart.” — The Hollywood Reporter; “An engrossing study in the communication possible ... between man and beast.” — Variety

“A compelling portrait of an extraordinarily complex personal odyssey, a film that explores both the power and the limitations of faith and forgiveness.” - Kenneth Turan, The Los Angeles Times

“'The Other F Word' is a joyous and unexpectedly wise look into the alternative world of punk rock fatherhood.” — Rolling Stone

“'Project Nim' will affect you in the way good movies ought to.” — Wesley Morris, The Boston Globe

“Alternately hilarious and discomfiting” - Variety; “Funny, fascinating, and bittersweet” - Movieline

“Of all the cinematic explorations of the AIDS crisis, not one is more heartbreaking and inspiring than 'We Were Here.'” — Stephen Holden, New York Times; “Armed with just their voices, wit, humor and memories, the film’s interviewees break your heart with their stories.” — Ernest Hardy, LA Weekly

“This is more than just a textbook classic; the narrative frame creates ambiguities that hold certain elements of the story in disturbing suspension. A one-of-a-kind masterpiece.” — Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader