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Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent

2015

Documentary, Self: Anthony Bourdain, Martha Stewart, Tammy Klein ...

Documentary Both a biopic of a complicated man and an exploration of the gathering forces that converged to shape a new American cuisine and create the cult of "celebrity chef"... A consummate hedonist, Jeremiah Tower's career spans the riotous sexual revolution of the 70's to the high rolling "greed-is-good" spirit of the '80s. Key interviews with celebrities & celebrity chefs cement Tower's influence on today's food culture and reveal how he ... [+]

	Author	Review
United States	Glenn Kenny rogerebert.com	"A conspicuously imperfect movie that turns more compelling after trying your patience (…) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)"	NEU
United States	Andy Webster The New York Times	"A diverting documentary (...) Ms. Tenaglia’s camera lends a polished veneer as food authorities (...) attest to Mr. Tower’s gifts"	POS
United States	Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter	"A delicious if sometimes pretentious biographical portrait (...) Compelling enough to appeal beyond its target foodie demographic."	POS
United States	Stephanie Zacharek Time	"It’s all a little precious, but the story of Tower’s rollercoaster rises and falls is compelling enough."	POS
United States	Chuck Bowen Slant	"The direction is occasionally flashy and cluttered, but the film's empathy for Tower is evocative and poignant (…) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)"	POS
United States	Kenneth Turan Los Angeles Times	"A film that finally fascinates despite some initial bumps in the road."	POS
United States	Village Voice	"Dreamy, well-done"	POS

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