Review of California Typewriter (2017) by Suzanne S — 06 Aug 2018

A very interesting film, I truly enjoyed it. Was surprised about Tom Hanks passion but not surprised about Sam Shepard.

This review of California Typewriter (2017) was written by Suzanne S on 06 Aug 2018.

California Typewriter has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Stephanie Zacharek (2,333) for Time (1,811) on 23 Aug 2017

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By Prairie Miller (985) for WBAI Radio (118) on 12 Aug 2017

Though I'm more of an old school pen and paper person myself, there's no point resisting Richard Polt's movement ode to just how The Revolution…

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By Iris L (65) on 13 Dec 2017

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By Stephen Farber (295) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 16 Aug 2017

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By Pat Padua (495) for Washington Post (9,851) on 06 Sep 2017

Although many of its subjects are endearing characters, the film’s scattered approach undermines its point about the simple endurance of…

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By Rain Jokinen (125) for SFist (94) on 28 Sep 2017

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By Marjorie Baumgarten (1,950) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 19 Sep 2017

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