Tashiana Washington and Ty Hickson, ‘Gimme the Loot’
I am a little bit in love with Gimme the Loot, a first feature by writer/director Adam Leon. It’s one of the most confident entertaining first features I’ve seen in a long time. Definitely seek this one out. It opens on Friday (limited release).
Great review, really makes me want to see this. I love NY movies by people who understand NY.
I also wanted to (belatedly) congratulate you on getting to write for Roger Ebert, what a thrilling achievement!
I can go on and on about Ebert, but suffice it to to say he is largely responsible for my love and appreciation of movies. I used to buy his annual Review Yearbooks, where all of his reviews for the year were published, and just read and read, even if I had no intention of ever seeing the movies I was reading about. Love his writing even when I disagree with his opinions.
You have now reached the top of the mountain of movie critics, and it’s very well deserved! I’m thrilled vicariously, as I’m now only 2 degrees away from one of my heroes (if I can be so bold as to call us a degree).
Great job!
Thanks so much, Todd! My experience with Ebert is similar to yours – and I used to watch Siskel & Ebert with my parents as a kid. Some of his reviews are emblazoned in my mind – before I had even seen the film! Because of him, I sought out John Cassavetes, and other mavericks who have since become idols of mine.
So it’s a thrill to be asked to write for him. It’s been a lot of fun so far. His site has so many different voices on it!! And it’s cool to be there with some of my friends, Matt Seitz, Steven Boone, Odie Henderson – really good guys, good writers. So yes, I am happy – and thanks again!
Gimme the Loot is tons of fun. One of my favorite movies of the year thus far.