Uncle John (2015)
Dutch, a small town bully turned born again Christian, has gone missing. John, a loved member of the community, is not a suspect, but has everything to do with it. Rumors about Dutch’s fate are hot topics around town. Dutch’s younger brother, Danny, who shares the family’s bad rap, has his own theory about the mystery and it centers on John.
Meanwhile, John’s nephew, Ben, leads a life replete with snarky jokes and gourmet coffee as a Chicago graphic designer. His confused and budding relationship with his coworker, Kate, leads them on an impromptu trip north to see the town he grew up in.
They arrive just as John struggles to navigate the increasing threats from Danny’s suspicions.
FINAL GRADE: B
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SXSW Interview – John Ashton, Steven Piet & Erik Crary – Uncle John
Spencer interviews actor John Ashton, director/writer Steven Piet & writer/producer Erik Crary from the crime thriller Uncle John at SXSW 2015.
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SXSW Film Review – Uncle John
Uncle John (2015) starts off with a fantastic opening sequence. Accompanied by a voiceover reciting scripture and describing the likes of hellfire, we see images of dusty back roads, expansive countryside, and the eerie calmness of a small lake. Then, we see a murder take…
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