John Pollono directs and stars in an adaptation of his play that adds depth to the original text but also struggles in its translation from stage to screen. By Maya Phillips When you purchase a ticket ...

John Pollono writes, directs and appears in the screen adaptation of his acclaimed 2011 play, also featuring Jon Bernthal and Shea Whigham. By Frank Scheck The seams are showing in John Pollono’s long ...

First-time director John Pollono establishes himself as a filmmaker of potential with Small Engine Repair, now streaming on Hulu. Pollono moved from a handful of front-of-camera roles to scripting a ...

The darkly funny American indie drama “Small Engine Repair” works best when it’s a hangout comedy starring three schlubby New England burnouts. Based on writer-director John Pollono’s stage play, ...

Take a close-up look inside a small engine gearbox as precision restoration techniques bring worn components back to life.

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Watch the careful installation of engine valves during a detailed small engine restoration process, where precision and ...

Based on the award-winning play written by actor-screenwriter John Pollono, “Small Engine Repair,” which Pollono also directed and plays a lead role in, is a raw drama about three male childhood ...

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My name is Bianca Sbrocchi, I am a writer for Collider and a Film Critic and Editor for Incluvie. Small Engine Repair and Promising Young Woman are both sinister revenge stories that follow the loved ...