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Between the Lines

Play trailer Poster for Between the Lines R,  1977,  1h 41m,  Comedy/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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At the offices of a Boston alternative newspaper, the staff members enjoy a positive and open-minded work environment. Music critic Max (Jeff Goldblum) uses his influence to score dates, while news reporter Harry (John Heard) is dating the lovely Abbie (Lindsay Crouse), the publication's lead photographer. However, it seems as though their relatively carefree days are numbered when the owner of a major publishing company buys the paper, leading to more money, but even more changes.

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Jonathan Romney Film Comment Magazine Mar 21, 2019
Between the Lines is barely about a newspaper at all, more about a bunch of youngish people whose energies are running out, as American counterculture itself had run their course, with the '80s and its hard-nosed principles about to kick in. Go to Full Review
John DeFore The Hollywood Reporter Feb 23, 2019
For most of its talky running time, Between the Lines is a hangout film in which too few of the characters are good company. Go to Full Review
Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) Feb 13, 2024
It’s fascinating how subtly Silver is able to explore these issues, often within the nuances of their performances. Go to Full Review
Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand May 6, 2023
It’s quite a time capsule, recalling an era of independent weekly newspapers and investigative journalism that challenged the more conservative approach of daily newspapers. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Jun 12, 2022
3/4
...a freewheeling and easygoing endeavor... Go to Full Review
Tom Meek Cambridge Day Aug 14, 2020
2.5/4
It'll make you miss the storied Phoenix that much more... Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Joan Micklin Silver

Director

John Heard

Harry Lucas

Lindsay Crouse

Abbie

Jeff Goldblum

Max Arloft

Jill Eikenberry

Lynn

Bruno Kirby

David Entwhistle

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Between the Lines

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Movie Info

Synopsis At the offices of a Boston alternative newspaper, the staff members enjoy a positive and open-minded work environment. Music critic Max (Jeff Goldblum) uses his influence to score dates, while news reporter Harry (John Heard) is dating the lovely Abbie (Lindsay Crouse), the publication's lead photographer. However, it seems as though their relatively carefree days are numbered when the owner of a major publishing company buys the paper, leading to more money, but even more changes.
Director
Joan Micklin Silver
Producer
Raphael D. Silver
Distributor
Midwest Films
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 27, 1977, Limited
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Feb 22, 2019
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 18, 2019
Runtime
1h 41m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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