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201747 minPGdocumentary

Waiting for Ishtar

201747 minPGdocumentary

A man's exploration of guilty pleasures and personal anecdotes leads to a reflection on the cultural legacy of the 1987 film Ishtar and its reception.

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Jonathan Crombie

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A man's exploration of guilty pleasures and personal anecdotes leads to a reflection on the cultural legacy of the 1987 film Ishtar and its reception.

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John Mitchell

John Mitchelldirector

Jonathan Crombie

Jonathan Crombiedirector

John Mitchell

John Mitchellwriter

Jonathan Crombie

Jonathan Crombiewriter

John Mitchell

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A man reflects on guilty pleasures while searching for others on a library waiting list. His quest leads him to the 1987 film Ishtar, known for its poor reception. The documentary weaves together personal anecdotes and commentary on the film's legacy. Through conversations and insights, it reveals how Ishtar became a cultural reference point. The 47-minute film, released in 2017, invites viewers to reconsider the nature of enjoyment in cinema.

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