Henry Fool (1997)

The one-hour film could be taken as a companion piece to "Henry Fool," the director's full-length pop fable.

The first 15 seconds of "Reception Fades" are taken from 1997's Henry Fool.

Henry Fool, Trust, Amateur ... all superb films in my humble and misguided opinion.

In the decade since "Henry Fool," it implies, fear has driven the United States stark raving mad.

Henry Fool are an English experimental rock band that use elements of psychedelia, progressive rock, jazz and post-rock in their music.

"Henry Fool" is its own testament to the power of words, even as it merges the fortunes of its characters in a wonderfully ambiguous final gesture.

"Henry Fool" is rated R (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian).

"Henry Fool" earned better reviews than receipts at the box office (about $1.2 million), but it will make splendid video fare.

"Henry Fool" leads an American contingent of deadpan independents whose presence is much in evidence this year.