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'''''Best of Enemies''''' is a 2015 American [[documentary film]] co-directed by Robert Gordon and [[Morgan Neville]] about the televised debates between intellectuals [[Gore Vidal]] and [[William F. Buckley]] in 1968. The film premiered at the [[2015 Sundance Film Festival]]. It was acquired by Magnolia and [[Participant Media]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ge |first1=Linda |title=Gore Vidal Doc ''Best of Enemies'' Acquired by Magnolia, Participant Media |url=http://www.thewrap.com/gore-vidal-doc-best-of-enemies-acquired-by-magnolia-participant-media/ |accessdate=2015-02-03 |date=January 28, 2015}}</ref> The film features [[James Wolcott]] as an interview subject. |
'''''Best of Enemies''''' is a 2015 American [[documentary film]] co-directed by Robert Gordon and [[Morgan Neville]] about the televised debates between intellectuals [[Gore Vidal]] and [[William F. Buckley]] in 1968. The film premiered at the [[2015 Sundance Film Festival]]. It was acquired by Magnolia and [[Participant Media]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ge |first1=Linda |title=Gore Vidal Doc ''Best of Enemies'' Acquired by Magnolia, Participant Media |url=http://www.thewrap.com/gore-vidal-doc-best-of-enemies-acquired-by-magnolia-participant-media/ |accessdate=2015-02-03 |date=January 28, 2015}}</ref> The film features [[James Wolcott]] as an interview subject. |
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A ''Vulture'' article entitled "18 Best Films From Sundance 2015" said of the film, "This might have been both the most entertaining and the saddest film of this year’s Sundance: a riveting gabfest that slowly becomes a lament for the Republic."<ref>{{cite web |first1=Jada |last1=Yuan |first2=Kyle |last2=Buchanan |first3=Bilge |last3=Ebiri |title=The 18 Best Films from Sundance 2015 |url=http://www.vulture.com/2015/02/18-best-films-from-sundance-2015.html |website=Vulture |date=February 18, 2015 |accessdate=2015-02-03}}</ref> Gordon and Neville appeared on the [[C-SPAN]] program [[Q&A (U.S. talk show)|Q&A]] on July 26, 2015 with host [[Brian Lamb]] discussing the film. |
A ''Vulture'' article entitled "18 Best Films From Sundance 2015" said of the film, "This might have been both the most entertaining and the saddest film of this year’s Sundance: a riveting gabfest that slowly becomes a lament for the Republic."<ref>{{cite web |first1=Jada |last1=Yuan |first2=Kyle |last2=Buchanan |first3=Bilge |last3=Ebiri |title=The 18 Best Films from Sundance 2015 |url=http://www.vulture.com/2015/02/18-best-films-from-sundance-2015.html |website=Vulture |date=February 18, 2015 |accessdate=2015-02-03}}</ref> Gordon and Neville appeared on the [[C-SPAN]] program [[Q&A (U.S. talk show)|Q&A]] on July 26, 2015 with host [[Brian Lamb]] discussing the film. |
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==Box Office== |
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The movie debuted in 3 theatrical screens on July 31, 2015 as well as V.O.D. It grossed $50,378 for a 37th place finish. The second week saw an increase to 19 screens, resulting in a weekend gross of $81,587. It's highest weekend gross came in week three where it saw an expansion to 47 screens, resulting in a weekend gross of $120,986. The maximum number of screens was 69 in it's fifth week, but the movie went downhill in gross. The movie had a 15 theatrical-week run before closing on November 12, 2015 with a total of $892,802. |
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The movie has a one-week theatrical run in the United Kingdom the week before the film's US release, grossing $11,317 from 6 screens. |
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As of November 12, 2015, the film has a worldwide total of $904,119.ref>{{cite web | http://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Best-of-Enemies/United-Kingdom#tab=international |
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Not to be confused with the 1961 film of a similar name
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Running time | 88 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $750,000[2] |
| Box office | $904,119[3] |
Best of Enemies is a 2015 American documentary film co-directed by Robert Gordon and Morgan Neville about the televised debates between intellectuals Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley in 1968. The film premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. It was acquired by Magnolia and Participant Media.[4] The film features James Wolcott as an interview subject.
The film took five years to make because of struggles to secure funding, get interviews, and uncover archival footage.[2]
Content
Primarily, the film discusses the ten televised debates between William F. Buckley Jr. and Gore Vidal that were moderated by anchorman Howard K. Smith during the ABC News coverage of the Republican National Convention in Miami Beach and the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August 1968.[5]
Narrative cast
- John Lithgow (serves as off-camera voice for Vidal)[6]
- Kelsey Grammer (serves as off-camera voice for Buckley)[7]
- Sam Tanenhaus, Buckley’s authorized biographer.[8]
- Dick Cavett
- Christopher Hitchens
- Brooke Gladstone
- Ginia Bellafante
Reception
Best of Enemies received very positive reviews from critics. Review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a 94% rating based on 98 reviews. The site's consensus states: "Smart, fascinating, and funny, Best of Enemies takes a penetrating—and wildly entertaining—look back at the dawn of pundit politics."[9] On Metacritic, the film has a 77 out of 100 rating based on 21 critics, indicating "generally positive reviews".[10]
A Vulture article entitled "18 Best Films From Sundance 2015" said of the film, "This might have been both the most entertaining and the saddest film of this year’s Sundance: a riveting gabfest that slowly becomes a lament for the Republic."[11] Gordon and Neville appeared on the C-SPAN program Q&A on July 26, 2015 with host Brian Lamb discussing the film.
Box Office
The movie debuted in 3 theatrical screens on July 31, 2015 as well as V.O.D. It grossed $50,378 for a 37th place finish. The second week saw an increase to 19 screens, resulting in a weekend gross of $81,587. It's highest weekend gross came in week three where it saw an expansion to 47 screens, resulting in a weekend gross of $120,986. The maximum number of screens was 69 in it's fifth week, but the movie went downhill in gross. The movie had a 15 theatrical-week run before closing on November 12, 2015 with a total of $892,802.
The movie has a one-week theatrical run in the United Kingdom the week before the film's US release, grossing $11,317 from 6 screens.
As of November 12, 2015, the film has a worldwide total of $904,119.ref>"Best of Enemies (2015)". TheNumbers. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help); Unknown parameter |http://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Best-of-Enemies/United-Kingdom#tab= ignored (help)</ref>
References
- ^ "BEST OF ENEMIES (15)". British Board of Film Classification. July 13, 2015. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
- ^ a b "Best of Enemies". Memphis Flyer. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
- ^ "Best of Enemies (2015)". BoxOfficeMojo. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
- ^ Ge, Linda (January 28, 2015). "Gore Vidal Doc Best of Enemies Acquired by Magnolia, Participant Media". Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- ^ Willen, Nancy. "Sundance Projects: Best of Enemies". Sundance.org. Sundance Institute. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
- ^ "Best of Enemies (2015): Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
- ^ Leydon, Joe (January 23, 2015). "Sundance Film Review: 'Best of Enemies'". Variety. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ Scott, A. O. (July 30, 2015). "Review: 'Best of Enemies' Recalls Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley Jr.'s TV Battles". The New York Times Company. The New York Times. Retrieved August 30, 2015.
- ^ "Best of Enemies". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
- ^ "Best of Enemies". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
- ^ Yuan, Jada; Buchanan, Kyle; Ebiri, Bilge (February 18, 2015). "The 18 Best Films from Sundance 2015". Vulture. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
External links
- Official website
- Best of Enemies at IMDb
- Best of Enemies at Box Office Mojo
- Best of Enemies at Rotten Tomatoes
- Best of Enemies at Metacritic
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