I own hundreds of books and not a single one of or about poetry. I have no favorite poets or poems. I can't and don't write poetry. Basically, there are few things I enjoy less in this world than poetry, something that will probably come as no surprise to anyone familiar with the assortment of poop jokes, "Seinfeld" references, and comic book-isms that I call writing. I am such a Philistine, I may as well be from Philistia. I say this not to boast (I'm frankly a little ashamed), but so you understand my approach to the documentary "Louder Than a Bomb," a film about high school poets. And that approach was this: an open mind and complete and total disinterest. So if this movie can win me over, it can win anyone over.
This movie won me over.
And, yes, much of these kids' poetry is good; some of it very good,...
This movie won me over.
And, yes, much of these kids' poetry is good; some of it very good,...
- 5/17/2011
- by Matt Singer
- ifc.com
Reviewed by Charlie Trimarco
(February 2011)
Directed by: Greg Jacobs and Jon Siskel
Featuring: Adam Gottlieb, Kevin Harris, Lamar Jorden, Jésus Lark, Nate Marshall, She’Kira McKnight, Charles Smith and Nova Venerable
Since 1893, when we built a city within a city out of plaster and two-by-fours to host the World’s Fair, Chicagoans have had an obsession with doing things big, boasting through the years of having the tallest building, biggest and busiest airport, biggest convention center, largest (well … certainly most calorie-laden) pizza, etc. These feats and others have led to some great press.
We’ve had to endure bad publicity for our statistical largesse also in recent years, as the level of violence in and around Chicago-area schools, particularly since 2008, is a national embarrassment. One offering that serves as an antidote to this unwanted distinction is the annual Louder Than A Bomb Youth Poetry Slam that, in keeping with the Windy City’s reputation,...
(February 2011)
Directed by: Greg Jacobs and Jon Siskel
Featuring: Adam Gottlieb, Kevin Harris, Lamar Jorden, Jésus Lark, Nate Marshall, She’Kira McKnight, Charles Smith and Nova Venerable
Since 1893, when we built a city within a city out of plaster and two-by-fours to host the World’s Fair, Chicagoans have had an obsession with doing things big, boasting through the years of having the tallest building, biggest and busiest airport, biggest convention center, largest (well … certainly most calorie-laden) pizza, etc. These feats and others have led to some great press.
We’ve had to endure bad publicity for our statistical largesse also in recent years, as the level of violence in and around Chicago-area schools, particularly since 2008, is a national embarrassment. One offering that serves as an antidote to this unwanted distinction is the annual Louder Than A Bomb Youth Poetry Slam that, in keeping with the Windy City’s reputation,...
- 5/9/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Network
Reviewed by Charlie Trimarco
(February 2011)
Directed by: Greg Jacobs and Jon Siskel
Featuring: Adam Gottlieb, Kevin Harris, Lamar Jorden, Jésus Lark, Nate Marshall, She’Kira McKnight, Charles Smith and Nova Venerable
Since 1893, when we built a city within a city out of plaster and two-by-fours to host the World’s Fair, Chicagoans have had an obsession with doing things big, boasting through the years of having the tallest building, biggest and busiest airport, biggest convention center, largest (well … certainly most calorie-laden) pizza, etc. These feats and others have led to some great press.
We’ve had to endure bad publicity for our statistical largesse also in recent years, as the level of violence in and around Chicago-area schools, particularly since 2008, is a national embarrassment. One offering that serves as an antidote to this unwanted distinction is the annual Louder Than A Bomb Youth Poetry Slam that, in keeping with the Windy City’s reputation,...
(February 2011)
Directed by: Greg Jacobs and Jon Siskel
Featuring: Adam Gottlieb, Kevin Harris, Lamar Jorden, Jésus Lark, Nate Marshall, She’Kira McKnight, Charles Smith and Nova Venerable
Since 1893, when we built a city within a city out of plaster and two-by-fours to host the World’s Fair, Chicagoans have had an obsession with doing things big, boasting through the years of having the tallest building, biggest and busiest airport, biggest convention center, largest (well … certainly most calorie-laden) pizza, etc. These feats and others have led to some great press.
We’ve had to endure bad publicity for our statistical largesse also in recent years, as the level of violence in and around Chicago-area schools, particularly since 2008, is a national embarrassment. One offering that serves as an antidote to this unwanted distinction is the annual Louder Than A Bomb Youth Poetry Slam that, in keeping with the Windy City’s reputation,...
- 5/9/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Magazine
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.