Caitlin Fitzgerald: Best of What's Next

The return of Ed Burns to a career as an ultra-low-budget indie filmmaker is good news for a host of reasons, but perhaps primary among them is his determination to feature extraordinarily talented actors who aren’t yet household names.  read more

Newlyweds

Ed Burns’ latest writing and directing venture holds the perfect recipe for swiftly putting audiences into a New York state of mind. Like Burns’ own early films, Newlyweds is reminiscent of early Woody Allen films (Annie Hall, Manhattan, Hannah and Her Sisters), utilizing rich characters and relatable story lines that depict complicated relationships. Even the theatrical poster for Newlyweds brings to mind those of Allen’s early days, suggesting a simplicity and authenticity to the story at hand. Shot on an estimated $9,000 budget, Burns hired virtually all unknown actors and worked with a three-man crew. Together with 2010’s Nice Guy...  read more