Has anyone seen the movie ROGER DODGER….i think the guy was right?
Roger is a fascinating case study mainly because we feel so ambivalent in our attitude towards him. Just as we are about to consign him to the category of heartless, cold-blooded b***ard, he wins us over by showing us that barest glimmer of humanity that peeks out every so often from beneath his well-oiled exterior. `Roger Dodger’ is not only an intriguing, amusing and poignant tale of realtionships and sex in the modern world, but a confident first film that augurs well for its gifted young maker. Critics adore independent films. Made usually on shoestring budgets and starring either no-bodies, wannabees or actors trying to make a statement, independent films are usually made by people who love movies for people who love movies. Enter Dylan Kidd’s writing and directing debut, the 2002 terrifically funny and memorable film Roger Dodger. This is the genius that is usually associated with the independent films. People talk over each other, and sets are usually actual locations that lend
