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.

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 ...

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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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 ...

How do we make sure offenders don't end up behind bars again? The Shelby County Office of Reentry has a brand new program aimed at helping people as they leave custody. The class is designed to teach ...

Although the sun’s squeezing the last drop of sweat from the Summer season, this week’s new release reminds us of the cooler temps and the upcoming Winter holidays when family and friends will be ...