California Typewriter

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Audience Member In the age of innovative technology with blurry relevancy out of necessity, the original hand-on industrial instrument that is not driven electrically becomes a neglected gem valued timelessly relevant. Though only bounded in one state and occasionally led astray for the point of other more artistical usage, this fascinating documentary types up an excellent portrait for the typewriter's old-fashioned nostalgia with insights' passion that position the device under rejuvenated interest. (B+) Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review don k There can be no other movie made with such a deep love of subject and respect for those who share and contribute to that love. A bittersweet examination of time: its passing and its endlessness, its endurance and its ephemeralness, its consistent elusiveness and its chimerical character; and the beautiful souls—quirky, quixotic and qwertyful—who inhabit it. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member The little shop depicted was one of those nerve centers where mostly quiet and important work went along rhythmically for over 70 years. From the essential role it filled from it's beginning to all the modern iterations of the machines within it's walls it never lost sight of purpose, or intensity of dedication to it's customer base. The family dinner table scene where they voice their responsibilities to the soon-to-be unemployed workers was heart rending in core ethos of the building's owners. A bona fide piece of Americana at it's best and a soulful tribute of regard for things receding from our collective image. Great people well-filmed being themselves. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member If I could give this more stars, I would. OMG, I loved this so much! Yes, I admit that Tom Hanks was the reason I was even interested in it but wow, what an amazing documentary; probably the best one I've seen in years. It was well done, but not boring, and it was very fascinating. It's been so so long since I've typed on a typewriter and now I find myself wanting to try it just once. We take so much for granted with computers and as a writer, I would love to just put some paper into a typewriter and just type till my heart's content. What an amazing thing that would be. Tom Hanks isn't in this documentary much but I really loved the segments with Sam Shepard (God rest his soul) and John Mayer. Aside from Tom Hanks, John Mayer was my favorite. If I'm in California I want to go to that California Typewriter store and check it out. It looks amazing and it's nice to know it's there. I hope that it's there for a long time. Seriously, everyone should watch this documentary. It's funny and informative and if you've never seen a typewriter orchestra, well, you're really missing out! Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member The show was Amazing, I got my first type writer from my neighbor Frederica Pacheco at a very young age to write Poems , Still Admire the Type writer very much... Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Surprisingly entertaining documentary with very likable people. I guess this movie should come with a disclaimer or a warning: This film may show minorities and other Americans saying positive things about the United States. If your one of those people who have a difficult time digesting such things, you should probably skip this film. Otherwise, it's a treat. I'm uncertain why the filmmaker felt the need to validate the theme by interviewing celebrities, but I guess that's the in thing. Trust me, this film is VERY interesting, and celebrates the concept of individualism, innovation, and hard work, from the man who repairs typewriters to the musical act that uses only typewriters. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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