C
Average
MASTER SCORE 52.6 / 100
1999Drama / Music / Romance1h 49m
A SLIPPING-DOWN LIFE
A young woman becomes obsessed with a small-time North Carolina rock singer.
Above the Line
Toni Kalem·DirectorToni Kalem·WriterMichael Charles Hill·StoryMichael F. Barrow·Director of PhotographyPeter Himmelman·Original Music Composer
Cast
Lili Taylor·Evie DeckerGuy Pearce·Drumstrings CaseySara Rue·VioletIrma P. Hall·CloteliaJohn Hawkes·David ElliotShawnee Smith·Faye-Jean LindsayBruno Kirby·Kiddie Arcades ManagerVeronica Cartwright·Mrs. CaseyTom Bower·Mr. DeckerMarshall Bell·Mr. Casey
Full Crew(12 credits)
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Toni Kalem·Director
Writing· 3
Michael Charles Hill·StoryToni Kalem·WriterAnne Tyler·Novel
Camera· 1
Michael F. Barrow·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 1
Peter Himmelman·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
John Frick·Art DirectionSally Nicholaou Hamilton·Set Decoration
Production· 4
Richard Raddon·ProducerDerinda Dallas·Executive ProducerBeth Sepko·CastingJohn Papsidera·Casting
By the Numbers
52.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
26%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#F0E030
#20C0E0
Mood
Introspective, Artistic
Composition
Split
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic
“The poster features two individuals against a stark white background. On the left, a man with long dark hair and a beard is visible from the chest up, holding a”
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Key Elements
Electric Guitar
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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