Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists

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Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists

2018

1h 46m

Documentary

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The lives and careers of journalists Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill.

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Sophie Gilbert

The Atlantic

Has the passionate, thunderous, and occasionally weepy tone of a good barroom eulogy.

Jan 30, 2019

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John Doyle

Globe and Mail

It's a wonderful documentary, full of colourful stories and sharp commentary. It paints a vivid picture of newsrooms filled with vibrant characters and, mainly, it celebrates great writing.

Jan 29, 2019

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Hank Stuever

Washington Post

Breslin and Hamill may preach too long, but its copious valentines are appropriately strewn with little heartbreaks.

Jan 28, 2019

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

The gregarious and blunt [Jimmy] Breslin is the clear standout, compared to the more low-key and sophisticated [Pete] Hamill.

Jul 11, 2020

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Kyle Smith

National Review

To guys like Breslin and Pete Hamill, a dive bar was an office where you met the characters, learned the secrets. Who does that anymore?

Apr 17, 2019

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Ed Bark

Uncle Barky

It's really not too grand a statement about two guys who lived, breathed and emboldened the printed word.

Rated: B+

Feb 14, 2019

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Old School at its best. Journalist when being there counted.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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A fawning review of their careers, pointing out the flaws as well as their concern for the little guys. Perhaps a little too fawning, however, as Breslin appeared to be quite a jerk and in love with his own aura

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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As bombastic & fascinating as its subjects; not afraid to expose the darker sides of these heroes who are merely human; a reminder of how important it is to be one who seeks - and fights for - the truth.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/19

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HBO Documentary 1/30/19 A great look at two American writing writing icons who were always fun to read and equally fun to watch. Love good wordsmiths and these guys were A+ in that category. Breslin more of a character than Hamill but both certainly lived a colorful and interesting life.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/19

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Synopsis

The lives and careers of journalists Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill.

Director: Jonathan Alter, John Block, Steve McCarthy
Producer: Jonathan Alter, John Block, Steve McCarthy
Screenwriter: Jonathan Alter, John Block, Steve McCarthy
Production Co: Big Meal Productions
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 31, 2019
Runtime: 1h 46m

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