The Iconographer Reviews
“Andy Mingo’s standout first feature, The Iconographer, is an of-the-moment take on the age-old homecoming story. Sixteen years ago, Stone Lewis rescued a baby from a burning car–and a photograph of the incident became iconic. Now a young man, Stone loses his high-powered image management job and returns home. His parents run a liquor store. His brother has converted to Islam. Now Stone has to keep his brother from hanging himself, while killing time with a crazy childhood friend and a girl-next-door-turned-stripper. Meanwhile, his life is on a collision course with the boy he rescued sixteen years before. Personal, funny and incredibly smart, The Iconographer is a little story with big waves that resonates on many levels, from its pitch perfect portrayal of family dynamics, to its socio-political allegory. Eddie Wretch gives a star-making performance as Stone’s friend Tom Dixon. And there’s enough fake blood to keep things interesting.” Chelsea Cain New York Times Best Selling Author “The Iconographer captures the grit of the human soul and serves it up in a highly entertaining fashion. Andy Mingo somehow uses subtle humor to make you laugh out loud. I won't soon forget the image of Derek desperately searching for his cats while running down the street with a hangman's noose around his neck. The Icongrapher is a powerful example of the independent film art form and a must-watch for any fan of true independents. Mingo's work surely places him among this leaders of this generation of film makers.” Laura McGreevey Singer/Songwriter 2008 Grammy Ballot Six-Category Nominee |
