Many films never get theatrical releases because they're too controversial or just not commercial enough, rendering them "untouchables." While this month's "Wristcutters: A Love Story" managed to avoid such a Hollywood purgatory, IFC's Matt Singer and Salon's Andrew O'Hehir take a look at good films that never got a real chance.
The untouchables
Why do some great films go straight to video?
Salon Staff
October 5, 2007 2:03PM (UTC)
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