TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN

Take The Money and Run were formed in 1995 by Yannis Karayannis, Yannis Notaras, Meletis Pogas and Vassilis Tzavaras. The name of the group was taken from Woody Allen's first movie with the same title. The famous director is one of the group's major influences.
They started by playing Blues and Jazz with an electric sound. From 1997 to 1999 they created music for the theater while at the same time they appeared sparingly at the local club scene.
In the year of 2000 their music was settled in the acoustic sound and style they play nowadays, which is based on Swing of the 30's and is mostly influenced by Django Reinhardt, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington and also by some modern day artists such as Tom Waits.
In spring of 2001 they met with the well-known Greek composer Loukianos Kilaidonis and collaborated for three years at Metaxourgio Theater and at various concerts throughout Greece.
In summer of 2003, Take The Money and Run recorded their first CD titled ''How The Story Goes'' which was released by ''Protasis''. In their compositions they illustrate a series of scenes, from the lives of the members of a ''peaceful gang'', during the swing era in New York , who are trying to survive in the world of organized crime, with unpredictable results.
Brain, Maestro, Most wanted man, Drunk and confused and The Woman in white meet inside a story full of underground humor, noir atmosphere and subversion.
DOCUMENTARY 10 years TTMAR
10 years TTMAR.... Part 1
1995-1999 The Early Years
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10 years TTMAR ...Part 2
1999-2001 The Party Years
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10 years TTMAR ...Part 3
2001-2003 The Damned Years
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10 years TTMAR ...Part 4
2003-2005 The Golden Years
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Don't Miss TTMAR ...the next decade
2005-2007 The Holy Years Coming Soon to a theater near you
REVIEWS

The Washington Post
Desson Thomson "The best documentary since 1993's The War Room.”
Variety
John Anderson “It's a hard fast film that needs airing now... It is briskly edited, imaginatively scored and vastly entertaining... Even if you know the outcome, it will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The New York Times
Jason George “Engrossing...”
Los Angeles Weekly
Scott Foundas “It is filmmaking of the first order, a movie with the power to turn hearts, change minds...”
The New Yorker
David Denby "Extraordinary... In brief, TTMAR, have hit the documentary jackpot."
Salon.com
Andrew O'Hehir "An electrifying, suspenseful film, full of drama."
The L.A. Times
Kevin Crust One of the Best 10 Films of the century.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Steven Rea "Compelling and occasionally mind boggling... TTMAR's picture is a must see."
Filmmaker Magazine
Scott Macaulay "Riveting..."
The Star Ledger
Matt Zoller Seitz “The political version of a swing band."
New York Newsday
Gene Seyour “TTMAR's film is genuinely smart and rousing.”
San Francisco Chronicle
Neva Chonin A “mean, lean documentary... Should be required viewing”
Indiewire
Hugo Perez “It packs a wallop… riveting…”
Tavis Smiley Show, PBS
Tavis Smiley “This is a fascinating story... A wonderful documentary.”
ABC News: The Note “You won't wanna' miss"
Time Out
Raven Snook “Even if you know the outcome, It will have you shaking your head in disbelief."
CNN.com/Associated Press
Christy Lemire “Truth hasn't been stranger than fiction this year; it's been better." Cited as one of The Best Movies of the Year.
New York Post
Lou Lumenick "Tough and brave... it's as riveting as it is depressing."
FIPRESCI (Internatl. Federation of Film Critics)
Norman Wilner "It was the most riveting film I saw in the entire festival, in and out of competition."
The L.A. Times
Kevin Crust “Sharp eyed... "
TV Guide
Ken Fox “It's a fascinating film, simultaneously enthralling, infuriating and guaranteed to make viewers ask... WHY?"
AlterNet/Nerve.com
Ada Calhoun “A surprisingly suspensful documentary."
Boston Globe
Sam Allis “The documentary is simple and strong... a story too good to ignore."
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor/KPCC "It's an eye opener...very well made."
The Times (UK)
David Chater "...Unbelievable"
Village Voice
Michael Atkinson "Unpretentionious and absorbing... Enough cultural crosscurrents to fill out a novel... TTMAR should watch their back."
The Observer (UK)
Sarah Hughes “A fascinating documentary which tackles complex issues"
Evening Standard (UK)
Kimberley Darke "Another top notch film."
The Guardian (UK)
John Patterson “A nailbiter worthy of 'The Best Man'."
The Orlando Weekly
Steve Schneider "...just a great film"
The New York Daily News
Lloyd Grove "Riveting documentary, in which an idealistic reformer comes to grips with machine politics and dirty tricks."
Crooks and Liars "It was exceptional."
Mary Evans & Clive Morgan, Daily Telegraph (UK) A "striking expose... the race for mayor plays like a modern day shoot out...engrossing tale." Selected as one of "Today's Highlights"
Daily Telegraph (UK)
Patrick Ness "A hugely entertaining documentary."
The Independent (UK)
Gerard Gilbert "Another fine film" Pick of the Day
Daily Mail (UK) "An illuminating documentary." Critic's Choice Pick of the Day, four stars
The New York Sun
A. L. Gordon "TTMAR couldn't have dreamed up a more compelling subject."
Bloomberg News
Dave Shiflett “An incredible film by TTMAR... entertaining."
Video Librarian
R. Pitman "it captures incredible stories... Highly recommended."
Tucson Weekly
James Digiovanna "This is almost a textbook case in good documentary filmmaking."
Educational Media Reviews Online
Meghann Matwichuk "Viewers sense how much is truly at stake and what this David and Goliath struggle means for the larger picture of music in Greece... This riveting film would be appropriate in any library collection. Higly recommended." Read Article
The Sydney Morning Herald
Annmaree Bellman "Not just stranger than fiction, but infinitely more compelling..."
Philadelphia Inquirer
Monica Yant Kinney "Oscar worthy drama... "
FilmCritic.com
Chris Barsanti "It is an amazing work, thrilling and informative in equal amounts."
L.A. CityBeat
Andy Klein "The whole thing is completely gripping and enraging."
The Portland Mercury
Alison Hallett “It is a must see documentary for anyone... It's fascinating to see the drama unfold."
Tribeca Trib “The film is a lesson in film making”
Museum of TV and Radio, NYC “First time documentarians TTMAR emerge from the fray with a film that raises vital questions about the health of our democracy.”
Toronto Eye
Adam Nayman A critics pick: (**** 4 stars) “Prepare to get seriously pissed off… [a] sharp, infuriating documentary.”
San Antonio Current A "fascinating, disturbing documentary... a ballot box bloodbath."
Charlotte Observer
Lawrence Toppman A "fine documentary... "
SilverDocs Film Festival “Few documentary films achieve epic climaxes worthy of a Shakespearean drama, but IT does."
Tribeca Film Festival “TTMAR's film is a jaw dropping example of rough and tumble politics that places the audience at the center of this dramatic fight.”
Orlando Sentinel
Roger Moore "It's utterly fascinating...bare knuckles and unapologetic."
Vancouver Straight
Ken Eisner A "tough look at issues of issues of race, class and corruption."
Combustible Celluloid
Jeffrey Anderson "An old fashioned political yarn, featuring hand pumping and baby kissing, but also a dash of blood fury."
BlogCritics.org
Mel Odom "I watched almost breathlessly as the events played out."
Toronto Metro “terrific fly on the wall documentary”
The Martha's Vineyard Times
Brooks Robards "Eye opening..."
Word Magazine “…Very insightful.”
Film Freak Central **** (4 stars) “Absolutely vital viewing… "
Gothamist
Aaron Dobbs “it is an absolutely amazing documentary.” A Gothamist Pick.
MovieWeb.com
Evan Jacobs “It is a great movie."
Blog T.O. “Go see this film… This is powerful stuff.”
Diversity in Business
Dan Perkins "Hats off to TTMAR for making this courageous film... "
Cincinatti Enquirer “A fascinating documentary."
The Denver Post
Michael Booth "Heart stopping drama and emotional filmmaking."
All Movie Guide
Donald Guarisco "Full of exhilarating highs, devastating lows, and all the plot twists and suspense of a good potboiler."