Review of Dreams with Sharp Teeth (2008) by Bill B — 12 May 2011

Harlan Ellison in a documentary.... worth it even if u dont like th guy.

This review of Dreams with Sharp Teeth (2008) was written by Bill B on 12 May 2011.

Dreams with Sharp Teeth has generally received positive reviews.

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By Robp. (4) on 05 Jun 2008

Saw this at SxSW with Harlan there. His has been an amazing life. The film did a great job of capturing him…

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By John P. Mccarthy (315) for Boxoffice Magazine (2,896) on 05 Jun 2008

Will inspire all writers, anyone concerned with intellectual property rights and every independent-minded grouch, whether or not he gives a…

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By Nate A (393) on 09 Jan 2010

-- ellison cranky. ellison funny. ellison talk a lot…

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By William F (436) on 03 Apr 2011

Recommended for anyone who says they're a writer or who wants to be a writer. Thanks Mark for the sending it my way…

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By Randy T (648) on 02 Feb 2012

Harlan's life imitates his art. Angry. Rebellious. Uncompromising…

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By Jason B (1,741) on 14 Jun 2009

Tied with Asimov as my fave writer. Excellent documentary…

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By Spencer S (1,155) on 21 Jul 2011

Creative personalities, however bright their stars gleam, collapse under the weight of the world's pressures…

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By Evan D (304) on 01 Jul 2011

Entertaining and interesting if scattershot and (purposely) loosely focused. Well worth seeing for any fans, writers, or artists in general…

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By Nick Pinkerton (448) for Village Voice (8,525) on 03 Jun 2008

Documentarian Erik Nelson, overcautious of his subject, is content to let Ellison luxuriate in his legacy of infamy--as a lothario, and a litigious…

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By Jenda D (1) on 26 May 2009

Fascinating profile of a fascinating man. If anything, I wish it had been even longer…

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