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Tiger Tail in Blue
2012. USA. Frank V. Ross. 76 min.
Saturday, November 17, 2012, 8:45 p.m.
Theater 2 (The Roy and Niuta Titus Theater 2), T2
2012. USA. Frank V. Ross. 76 min.
2012. USA. Written and directed by Frank V. Ross. With Anthony J. Baker, Allison Latta, Megan Mercier, Ross. A subtle and affecting naturalistic drama, this sixth feature by Chicago-based “mumblecore” writer-director Ross focuses on a recently married couple—Chris (played by Ross himself), an aspiring writer who waits tables at night, and Melody (Rebecca Spence), a high school teacher—whose conflicting work schedules keep them apart. Chris finds a more palpable kinship, and glimmering sexual tension, with Brandy (Mercier), a sassy restaurant colleague. Shot by Mike Gibisser, this is a beautifully calibrated, emotionally compelling piece of observational cinema. 76 min.
