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Introduced by Kelly Reichardt
Reichardt’s debut feature is a quick-witted film whose appeal is as much a matter of tone and style as story. When thirty-year-old Cory comes to the realization that her life isn’t all it might be—her lackadaisical husband, three kids, and house on a soggy acre in Broward County, Florida, leave something to be desired—she sneaks out one night to a local bar and meets her destiny, an aimless and enigmatic young drifter named Lee. While engaging in a little late-night pool-hopping, the pair encounters an annoyed homeowner. Unfortunately for all concerned, Lee has chosen this moment to show Cory his pistol. The gun goes off and the couple flees. So begins a low-key but captivating escapade that provokes amusement and incredulity as this bungling Bonnie and Clyde live the life of outlaws who can’t seem to get it right. Shot on a minuscule budget, with a stark atmosphere, this is original, controlled filmmaking by creative independents who clearly understand the B-movie legacy they’re tapping into.—Geoffrey Gilmore, Sundance Film Festival
• Written by Reichardt. Photographed by Jim Denault. With Lisa Bowman, Larry Fessenden, Dick Russell, Michael Buscemi. (85 mins, Color, 16mm, From the artist)
