The Brothers McMullen
First screened in August 2025

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Director: Edward Burns. Cast: Patrick Mulcahy, Mike McGlone, Edward Burns, Maxine Bahns, Connie Britton, Elizabeth McKay, Shari Albert, Jennifer Jostyn, Catharine Bolz, Peter Johansen. Screenplay: Edward Burns.

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Photo © 1995 Fox Searchlight Pictures

In Brief: Not surprised Burns can't write women, but he barely writes men. Even his own role. Also can't direct. Mess!

VOR: ②  Hard to overstate the avidity of this movie's initial reception or the sense that it augured new paths. Thus remains a reference point—but why?

Grade: D–

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Awards:
	Sundance Film Festival: Grand Jury Prize (Dramatic; tie)
	Producers Guild of America Awards: Most Promising Producer in Theatrical Motion Pictures
	Independent Spirit Awards: Best First Feature

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