Sidewalks of New York

Pros: Voyeuristic, thoughtful, beautifully acted, modestly funny, and focused on people we come to care about.
Cons: All talk, not much action.

We never see the interviewer who guides Sidewalks of New York, nor does he explain his purpose. Instead we see his six fictional subjects, as he starts the film warning them that while some of the questions will be formal and basic, some will be ...

Pros: A Woody Allenesque film, a la Husbands and Wives.
Cons: Overall, the acting is good, not great.

In the style of Woody Allen's film, Husbands and Wives, writer, director and star Edward Burns makes a very good movie.

Sidewalks of New York tells the story of New Yorkers whose lives are interconnected. The film jumps from one story to the...

Pros: Great Dialogue, Likable Characters, Wonderful Acting
Cons: None

I saw "Sidewalks of New York" at its world premiere at the San Francisco International(?) Film Festival, and thought it was wonderful. Part of my fascination with this film probably stems from the fact that I like Edward Burns (who wrote, directed, and...

Pros: Meaningful conversation, real people and some are actually likable, great soundtrack.
Cons: Photography a little bit shaky, every other word is that word

The great thing about this movie was the way the characters fit together. We are introduced to them individually and never think that they are going to be linked in some way. As each one gives her/his view on sex, love and virginity, we await the story...