It's hard to get too worked up about anything onscreen in The Happys, including the cutesy English translation of Los Feliz, the Los Angeles neighborhood that gives the film its name. Directors-screenwriters Tom Gould and Jon Serpe's feature debut is the sort of quirky, insiderish L.A. dramedy that tries but fails to make us care about its troubled young characters who are, you guessed it, looking for happiness.
The story begins with 21-year-old Tracy (Amanda Bauer), a Wisconsin native newly transplanted to California, coming home and finding her hunky fiance Mark (Jack DePew) going at it hot and heavy with...
The story begins with 21-year-old Tracy (Amanda Bauer), a Wisconsin native newly transplanted to California, coming home and finding her hunky fiance Mark (Jack DePew) going at it hot and heavy with...
- 3/19/2018
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Tomb Raider [my review]
Alicia Vikander stars as a puzzle-solving adventurer in this action movie. Cowritten by Geneva Robertson-Dworet. (male director)
Love, Simon [IMDb]
Elizabeth Berger cowrites this dramedy about a gay (male) teenager coming to terms with his sexuality. (male director)
7 Days in Entebbe [IMDb] pictured
Rosamund Pike costars in this historical thriller about the 1976 hijacking of a commercial airliner.
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No Light and No Land Anywhere [IMDb]
Amber Sealey writes and directs this drama about a woman (Gemma Brockis) grieving the death of her mother and her failed marriage.
In the Land of Pomegranates [my review]
Hava Kohav Beller directs this documentary about the Palestinian/Jewish conflict in the Middle East.
Keep the Change [IMDb]
Rachel Israel writes and directs this romantic comedy about a couple who meet at an autism support group. Costarring Samantha Elisofon.
Maineland [IMDb]
Miao Wang directs this documentary about two students (one female) from mainland China attending school in the United States.
Tomb Raider [my review]
Alicia Vikander stars as a puzzle-solving adventurer in this action movie. Cowritten by Geneva Robertson-Dworet. (male director)
Love, Simon [IMDb]
Elizabeth Berger cowrites this dramedy about a gay (male) teenager coming to terms with his sexuality. (male director)
7 Days in Entebbe [IMDb] pictured
Rosamund Pike costars in this historical thriller about the 1976 hijacking of a commercial airliner.
limited
No Light and No Land Anywhere [IMDb]
Amber Sealey writes and directs this drama about a woman (Gemma Brockis) grieving the death of her mother and her failed marriage.
In the Land of Pomegranates [my review]
Hava Kohav Beller directs this documentary about the Palestinian/Jewish conflict in the Middle East.
Keep the Change [IMDb]
Rachel Israel writes and directs this romantic comedy about a couple who meet at an autism support group. Costarring Samantha Elisofon.
Maineland [IMDb]
Miao Wang directs this documentary about two students (one female) from mainland China attending school in the United States.
- 3/16/2018
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
"Listen to me - don't come back." Indican Pictures has debuted a trailer for an indie Los Angeles-set comedy titled The Happys, about a girl from the Midwest who moves into the trendy hipster neighborhood of Los Feliz. Tracy befriends the various weirdos from her neighborhood after a bad break up with hey boyfriend, meeting a recluse, a manager, a reporter, and a food truck chef, among others. Amanda Bauer (from "The Myth of the American Sleepover") stars, and the ensemble cast includes Jack DePew, Janeane Garofalo, Melissa McBride, Rhys Ward, Arturo del Puerto, Cathy Ladman, Brian Jordan Alvarez, and Will Bethencourt. This seems like one of those cutesy La movies that is all about how hard/easy it is to make friends in that town, perfectly depicting all the various quirks of Los Feliz. Oh, Los Angeles. Have fun. Here's the first trailer (+ poster) for Tom Gould & John Serpe's The Happys,...
- 2/27/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
What could possibly be the worst part about breaking into Hollywood? The long hours, the stressful auditions, the tiny checks, the constant competition, the lack of support? How about all of that stuff, coupled with a very unexpected revelation about your far more successful partner?
Such is the problem at the heart of Tom Gould and John Serpe’s “The Happys,” which stars Amanda Bauer (“The Myth of the American Sleepover”) as a sunny Midwesterner looking to make it big in the entertainment industry, an already pie-in-the-sky plan made all the worse by the realization that her “movie star” boyfriend is just not that into her. (Or, to be more specific, just not into any women.)
Read More: ‘Crashing’ Trailer: Pete Holmes’ HBO Sitcom Shows The Comic Adjusting To Divorced Life
As Bauer’s Tracy tries to come to terms with her turned-topside life, she finds friendship and hope in...
Such is the problem at the heart of Tom Gould and John Serpe’s “The Happys,” which stars Amanda Bauer (“The Myth of the American Sleepover”) as a sunny Midwesterner looking to make it big in the entertainment industry, an already pie-in-the-sky plan made all the worse by the realization that her “movie star” boyfriend is just not that into her. (Or, to be more specific, just not into any women.)
Read More: ‘Crashing’ Trailer: Pete Holmes’ HBO Sitcom Shows The Comic Adjusting To Divorced Life
As Bauer’s Tracy tries to come to terms with her turned-topside life, she finds friendship and hope in...
- 11/23/2016
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
The Happys screens Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7:00pm and Sunday, Nov. 13 at 3:30pm. Both screenings at at The Hi-Pointe Backlot. Director John Serpe, actress Amanda Bauer, and actor/producer Will Bethencourt will all be in attendance. Ticket information for the Nov. 12th show can be found Here. Ticket information for the Nov. 13th show can be found Here.
When 21-year-old Tracy (Amanda Bauer) walks in on boyfriend Mark (Jack DePew), a newly minted movie star, having sex with a man, she immediately decides to leave him. But after assessing her limited options, Tracy returns with a deal: If he agrees to marry her, she’ll forget the incident ever happened. Mark accepts her terms, but neither of them fully understands the sacrifices that both will have to make. As their relationship deteriorates, Tracy manages to compensate for the troubles in her marriage by befriending the quirky residents of her...
When 21-year-old Tracy (Amanda Bauer) walks in on boyfriend Mark (Jack DePew), a newly minted movie star, having sex with a man, she immediately decides to leave him. But after assessing her limited options, Tracy returns with a deal: If he agrees to marry her, she’ll forget the incident ever happened. Mark accepts her terms, but neither of them fully understands the sacrifices that both will have to make. As their relationship deteriorates, Tracy manages to compensate for the troubles in her marriage by befriending the quirky residents of her...
- 11/10/2016
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Amanda Bauer (“The Myth of the American Sleepover”) and Jack DePew (“The Fosters”) will star in the indie movie “The Happys,” which started production this week, TheWrap has learned. They join supporting cast members Janeane Garofalo (“Wet Hot American Summer”), Melissa McBride (“The Walking Dead”) and Rhys Ward (“The Returned”). “The Happys” hails from first-time writers-directors Tom Gould and John Serpe, and it’s being produced by Dave O’Brien (“The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez”). Bauer stars as Tracy, a sheltered young Midwestern woman whose life gets turned upside down when she catches her actor boyfriend,...
- 8/4/2015
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Title: Forev Directors: Molly Green, James Leffler Starring: Matt Mider, Noël Wells, Amanda Bauer, Timmy L’Heureux, Chuck McCarthy In co-directors Molly Green and James Leffler’s “Forev,” an indie ode to the decidedly poor decision-making skills of twentysomethings, Los Angeleno Sophie Potts (Noël Wells, of “Saturday Night Live”) impulsively accepts the marriage proposal of her apartment neighbor, dweeby tech support jockey Pete Avery (Matt Mider), and the pair then promptly head off on a six-hour drive to Phoenix to pick up Pete’s sister Jess (Amanda Bauer) from college. Musing and drinking ensues, and when Jess, fresh off a break-up, indulges in a one-night stand during a car-breakdown stay-over, things get weird for [ Read More ]
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- 5/21/2014
- by bsimon
- ShockYa
In Molly Green and James Leffler’s “Forev,” a comedic ode to the decidedly poor decision-making skills of twentysomethings, Sophie (“Saturday Night Live”‘s Noël Wells) impulsively accepts the marriage proposal of her apartment neighbor, Los Angeles tech support jockey Pete (Matt Mider), and the pair then promptly head off on a six-hour drive to pick up Pete’s sister Jess (Amanda Bauer) from college. Drinking and musing ensues, and when Jess, fresh off a break-up, indulges in a one-night stand, things get weird for all. For ShockYa, Brent Simon recently had a chance to speak to Mider, about the film, honing his improvisational skills, his favorite mock-curse word and making out with 60-year-olds in commercial [ Read More ]
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- 5/14/2014
- by bsimon
- ShockYa
Sophia (Noël Wells) is the type of girl who drunkenly brings random guys home to her apartment with the naive hope that it will be the beginning of a beautiful long-term relationship. Her neighbor Pete (Matt Mider) is socially awkward computer support technician who works from home, therefore he rarely leaves his apartment, hence he is hopelessly single. Sophia and Pete are friendly neighbors who spontaneously find themselves engaged to be married. (Nope, she isn't even preggers!) They go on a road trip across the Southwest to pick up Pete's sister (Amanda Bauer) from college. Mayhem ensues, as the trip puts their [non]relationship to the test... Forev is a somewhat typical, yet smartly written, rom-com that quickly evolves into a quirky road movie which contemplates the meaning and significance of marriage in our modern world and whether or not dating (or sex, for that matter) should be a required precursor.
- 6/20/2013
- by Don Simpson
- SmellsLikeScreenSpirit
The La Film Fest is coming to town -- kicking off this Thursday in Downtown La. To get you all psyched up, we've got an exclusive trailer and poster debut for you here at Twitch for one of the narrative competition films. Written and directed by Molly Green & James Leffler, Forev is a charming indie romcom about neighbors that decide to up and get hitched. The film stars Noël Wells, Matt Mider, and Amanda Bauer. Sophie and Pete are kind of friends, but mostly they're just neighbors. On their way to pick up Pete's sister Jess from her sorority house, a joke about getting married escalates and their car stalls out. Before they know it, they're engaged... and stranded in the middle of the...
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- 6/10/2013
- Screen Anarchy
The Myth Of The American Sleepover (15)
(David Robert Mitchell, 2010, Us) Claire Sloma, Amanda Bauer, Marlon Morton, Matt Jacobsen. 96 mins
As low-key as it is low-budget, this is a thing of beauty. The plot is basically Dazed And Confused relocated to Michigan: high-schoolers (including a flirt with the hots for a pool-cleaner and a drop-out pining for the girl of his dreams) make the most of one last hurrah. But the film's mood is all its own, characterised by an elegiac score, easygoing performances and gorgeous cinematography.
Berberian Sound Studio (15)
(Peter Strickland, 2012, UK) Toby Jones, Tonia Sotiropoulou, Cosimo Fusco. 92 mins
There's something nasty in the recording studio. A sound engineer supplies the effects for an Italian horror movie, but the creepiness doesn't stay confined to the screen for long.
[Rec]3 Genesis (18)
(Paco Plaza, 2012, Spain) Carla Nieto, Leticia Dolera, Diego Martín, Alex Monner, 79 mins
The Spanish horror series gains a prequel as the...
(David Robert Mitchell, 2010, Us) Claire Sloma, Amanda Bauer, Marlon Morton, Matt Jacobsen. 96 mins
As low-key as it is low-budget, this is a thing of beauty. The plot is basically Dazed And Confused relocated to Michigan: high-schoolers (including a flirt with the hots for a pool-cleaner and a drop-out pining for the girl of his dreams) make the most of one last hurrah. But the film's mood is all its own, characterised by an elegiac score, easygoing performances and gorgeous cinematography.
Berberian Sound Studio (15)
(Peter Strickland, 2012, UK) Toby Jones, Tonia Sotiropoulou, Cosimo Fusco. 92 mins
There's something nasty in the recording studio. A sound engineer supplies the effects for an Italian horror movie, but the creepiness doesn't stay confined to the screen for long.
[Rec]3 Genesis (18)
(Paco Plaza, 2012, Spain) Carla Nieto, Leticia Dolera, Diego Martín, Alex Monner, 79 mins
The Spanish horror series gains a prequel as the...
- 8/31/2012
- by Ryan Gilbey
- The Guardian - Film News
On Sunday's (April 15) episode of "Mad Men," Megan (Jessica Paré) couldn't remember Ken Cosgrove's wife's name: Cynthia. And we understand the feeling because something about Cynthia has been nagging at us, too. The same thing goes for the buff dude who swooped in to Pete Campbell's Drivers Ed class and totally swept his jailbait crush off her feet.
First, though, back to Cynthia Cosgrove. She's played by Larisa Oleynik who, despite the homely "Mad Men" wig, is the same super-cutie who first hit our radar as the star of the mid-'90s Nickelodeon hit "The Secret World of Alex Mack." Since then, she's turned up in everything from "10 Things I Hate About You" (she was Julia Stiles' perfect little sister) to CBS' "Hawaii Five-0" reboot where she played CIA analyst Jenna Kaye.
About that buff dude: In the show, he was introduced as Jim Hanson (aka "Handsome"), the guy...
First, though, back to Cynthia Cosgrove. She's played by Larisa Oleynik who, despite the homely "Mad Men" wig, is the same super-cutie who first hit our radar as the star of the mid-'90s Nickelodeon hit "The Secret World of Alex Mack." Since then, she's turned up in everything from "10 Things I Hate About You" (she was Julia Stiles' perfect little sister) to CBS' "Hawaii Five-0" reboot where she played CIA analyst Jenna Kaye.
About that buff dude: In the show, he was introduced as Jim Hanson (aka "Handsome"), the guy...
- 4/16/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Vampire fans, listen up! If your favorite vamps haven't been cutting it for you lately, or even if they have been and you're just looking for more, you're in luck. The sultry vampire saga The Dark Path Chronicles is making its VOD premiere on April 17.
Written and directed by Mary Lambert(Pet Sematary) and starring Carson Aune, Amanda Bauer, Joseph Gatt, Elena Caruso, Katie Lambert and Will Laureano, The Dark Path Chronicles is being rereleased via Cinetic's FilmBuff label.
Check out the trailer below, and keep an eye out for the 35-minute film on your favorite On Demand outlets beginning April 17. For more visit the official Dark Path Chronicles page on FilmBuff and "like" The Dark Path Chronicles on Facebook.
Synopsis
When Samantha, a teenager who hears voices, answers the call of a mysterious stranger, she finds herself drawn into a supernatural world of vampires, ancient conflicts and The Dark Path,...
Written and directed by Mary Lambert(Pet Sematary) and starring Carson Aune, Amanda Bauer, Joseph Gatt, Elena Caruso, Katie Lambert and Will Laureano, The Dark Path Chronicles is being rereleased via Cinetic's FilmBuff label.
Check out the trailer below, and keep an eye out for the 35-minute film on your favorite On Demand outlets beginning April 17. For more visit the official Dark Path Chronicles page on FilmBuff and "like" The Dark Path Chronicles on Facebook.
Synopsis
When Samantha, a teenager who hears voices, answers the call of a mysterious stranger, she finds herself drawn into a supernatural world of vampires, ancient conflicts and The Dark Path,...
- 4/11/2012
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
Chicago – There is such a unique array of DVD titles this week that we couldn’t just let them get buried on our desk like so many minor titles do over the year. At least one of these has to be of interest to you. Maybe even the Dane Cook movie.
All four titles were released on February 28th, 2012
“Answers to Nothing”
Answers to Nothing
Photo credit: Lionsgate
Starring: Dane Cook, Julie Benz, Elizabeth Mitchell, and Barbara Hershey
Running Time: 123 minutes
Synopsis:
When an 11-year-old girl goes missing in Los Angeles, a chain of events is unleashed that will affect several strangers all struggling to find their own paths to redemption. Starring Dane Cook, Barbara Hershey and Julie Benz, these lost souls will together find the Answers To Nothing.
Special Features:
o Audio Commentary With Gillian Vigman (Writer), Matthew Leuwyler (Writer/Director), Amanda Marshall (Producer), Sim Sarna (Producer) and David Robert Jones...
All four titles were released on February 28th, 2012
“Answers to Nothing”
Answers to Nothing
Photo credit: Lionsgate
Starring: Dane Cook, Julie Benz, Elizabeth Mitchell, and Barbara Hershey
Running Time: 123 minutes
Synopsis:
When an 11-year-old girl goes missing in Los Angeles, a chain of events is unleashed that will affect several strangers all struggling to find their own paths to redemption. Starring Dane Cook, Barbara Hershey and Julie Benz, these lost souls will together find the Answers To Nothing.
Special Features:
o Audio Commentary With Gillian Vigman (Writer), Matthew Leuwyler (Writer/Director), Amanda Marshall (Producer), Sim Sarna (Producer) and David Robert Jones...
- 2/28/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
by Colleen Wanglund, MoreHorror.com
Maverick filmmakers and sisters Elisabeth and Brenda Fies (The Commune {2009}) have launched their own YouTube channel! The new video channel will feature a new short every week, beginning with their 2011 award-winning effort Scrutinize, about one woman’s very scary trip on the L.A. Metro. Along with their own work, Lis and Brenda will feature genre films from other underground and independent artists. They will also let their subscribers and fans know what films and filmmakers they are watching. In addition to the new YouTube channel, the weekly releases can also be seen on FEARnet.com.
According to the press release:
Those fabulous Fies Sisters are at it again! The genre film festival programmers (BleedFest, Hollywood) and prolific filmmakers have opened their own YouTube channel at www.TheFiesSisters.com.
Brenda and Lis Fies will premiere a new effed up short every Thursday, starting today with scary Scrutinize.
Maverick filmmakers and sisters Elisabeth and Brenda Fies (The Commune {2009}) have launched their own YouTube channel! The new video channel will feature a new short every week, beginning with their 2011 award-winning effort Scrutinize, about one woman’s very scary trip on the L.A. Metro. Along with their own work, Lis and Brenda will feature genre films from other underground and independent artists. They will also let their subscribers and fans know what films and filmmakers they are watching. In addition to the new YouTube channel, the weekly releases can also be seen on FEARnet.com.
According to the press release:
Those fabulous Fies Sisters are at it again! The genre film festival programmers (BleedFest, Hollywood) and prolific filmmakers have opened their own YouTube channel at www.TheFiesSisters.com.
Brenda and Lis Fies will premiere a new effed up short every Thursday, starting today with scary Scrutinize.
- 8/18/2011
- by admin
- MoreHorror
The Myth of the American Sleepover
Written by David Robert Mitchell
Directed by David Robert Mitchell
USA, 2010
Making a movie about teenagers is asking for trouble. Your movie begs to be pigeonholed – will it be a gritty cautionary tale about youthful excess? A raunchy sex farce? An obsessively quirky, mannered dramedy? For its shortcomings, David Robert Mitchell’s freshman outing as a feature writer/director nimbly (and thankfully) avoids easy pigeonholing.
Sleepover chronicles roughly 24 hours in the lives of a mostly-disconnected group of young people (mostly high schoolers) as they attempt to navigate their own budding senses of romance and attraction on what appears to be the last party night before school begins again. Among the youngest is Maggie (Claire Sloma), a formerly shy but potentially outgoing girl eager to make the most of her evening. Meanwhile, Rob (Marlon Morton) spies a prototypical blonde beauty at the grocery store, and...
Written by David Robert Mitchell
Directed by David Robert Mitchell
USA, 2010
Making a movie about teenagers is asking for trouble. Your movie begs to be pigeonholed – will it be a gritty cautionary tale about youthful excess? A raunchy sex farce? An obsessively quirky, mannered dramedy? For its shortcomings, David Robert Mitchell’s freshman outing as a feature writer/director nimbly (and thankfully) avoids easy pigeonholing.
Sleepover chronicles roughly 24 hours in the lives of a mostly-disconnected group of young people (mostly high schoolers) as they attempt to navigate their own budding senses of romance and attraction on what appears to be the last party night before school begins again. Among the youngest is Maggie (Claire Sloma), a formerly shy but potentially outgoing girl eager to make the most of her evening. Meanwhile, Rob (Marlon Morton) spies a prototypical blonde beauty at the grocery store, and...
- 8/12/2011
- by Simon Howell
- SoundOnSight
At this year's SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas, "The Myth of the American Sleepover" won the award for best ensemble cast. What makes the award so special is the fact that the cast is composed of unknown actors, many of whom were making their onscreen debut, with a writer-director who had never previously directed a full-length feature. The film, which was made for about $50,000 and was filmed in just five weeks, was also an official selection at Cannes for the festival's International Critics' Week, a selection for AFI Fest, winner of the American Indie Newcomer Prize at the Munich International Film Fest, the Prix du Jury at the Deauville American Film Fest, and Best Narrative Feature Award at the New Orleans Film Fest.Back Stage chatted with writer-director David Robert Mitchell and actors Brett Jacobsen ("Scott"), Amanda Bauer ("Claudia"), and Claire Sloma ("Maggie") about this surprising breakout that might.
- 7/28/2011
- by help@backstage.com (Jessica Gardner)
- backstage.com
A night-in-the-life look at four suburban teenagers and their friends on the last night of summer, David Robert Mitchell’s directorial debut, The Myth of the American Sleepover, has enjoyed a highly successful film festival run, including stops at SXSW and Cannes. Now, as the film is reaching theaters and VOD nationwide, we e-interviewed Mitchell and producer Adele Romanski about the film, teenagers and nights of turmoil and trouble.
When did you both first start working on what would become The Myth of the American Sleepoverr?
David: I wrote a first draft of the script in 2002. I passed it around a bit in Los Angeles, and although several people liked it, no one wanted to put money down. A few years passed, during which time I started working as an editor. I was frustrated because I felt like I had so many stories I wanted to tell, but no avenues to do so.
When did you both first start working on what would become The Myth of the American Sleepoverr?
David: I wrote a first draft of the script in 2002. I passed it around a bit in Los Angeles, and although several people liked it, no one wanted to put money down. A few years passed, during which time I started working as an editor. I was frustrated because I felt like I had so many stories I wanted to tell, but no avenues to do so.
- 7/27/2011
- by Film Independent
- Film Independent
Kristin Scott Thomas, Sarah's Key Blame it on a liberal/left-wing conspiracy, Obama's repressive policies, or Captain America: The First Avenger, but despite the addition of four theaters — or a 40% increase in venues — the Sarah Palin movie The Undefeated plummeted 63% on its second weekend out. At 14 locations, The Undefeated collected a dismal $24,000, for a per-theater average of $1,714, according to studio estimates found at Box Office Mojo. Expect Sarah Palin and The Undefeated to disappear from North American screens very shortly. That is, until both Palin and the Stephen K. Bannon-directed documentary inevitably resurface early next year at the Razzie Awards. Performing much better in limited release was The Weinstein Company-distributed Sarah's Key, directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner, and featuring Kristin Scott Thomas and Mélusine Mayance. The Holocaust-related drama collected $117k at five theaters, averaging $23,400 per site. Additionally, Sarah's Key has already taken in $13.42m overseas, chiefly in France ($6.41m) and...
- 7/25/2011
- by Zac Gille
- Alt Film Guide
It’s easy to be judgmental about the characters of David Robert Mitchell’s teen drama, The Myth of the American Sleepover, about the escapades of several adolescents on their last night of summer. You can judge one girl for betraying her friend for their shared object of affection; or one guy for stalking a pair of twins whom he once had a crush on. But to do so would be to sell the film and its characters short. The Myth of the American Sleepover isn’t about actions and events, but moments and gestures.
Through the impressionable eyes of a handful of youths, we undergo the far-off anxieties of anyone entering adulthood. We witness the unsettling prospect of maturity, inexpressible emotions, small betrayals and large ones, and an underlying excitement in the face of it all.
What exactly happens in that space between 15 and 19? When the specter of college is on the horizon,...
Through the impressionable eyes of a handful of youths, we undergo the far-off anxieties of anyone entering adulthood. We witness the unsettling prospect of maturity, inexpressible emotions, small betrayals and large ones, and an underlying excitement in the face of it all.
What exactly happens in that space between 15 and 19? When the specter of college is on the horizon,...
- 7/22/2011
- by Daniel James Scott
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
by Danielle Genet
While "Harry Potter" may be blowing up the box office right now, on the quieter side a film called “The Myth of the American Sleepover” will sneak its way to select theater locations this Friday (July 22). MTV News was lucky enough to catch a special screening at the Ace Hotel in New York City on Sunday night (July 17), and we're here to tell you all about it.
Here are five reasons why you should throw on those onesies, play a game of “Truth or Dare,” grab a tub of popcorn and experience this flick after the jump.
The Little Film that Could
Move over $250 million budgets, cheaper is becoming chic now. “Myth” was impressively produced for a budget of around $50,000 and was filmed in just five weeks. However, the film has the ability to captivate its audience with its realistic storyline revolving around a group of Detroit-based...
While "Harry Potter" may be blowing up the box office right now, on the quieter side a film called “The Myth of the American Sleepover” will sneak its way to select theater locations this Friday (July 22). MTV News was lucky enough to catch a special screening at the Ace Hotel in New York City on Sunday night (July 17), and we're here to tell you all about it.
Here are five reasons why you should throw on those onesies, play a game of “Truth or Dare,” grab a tub of popcorn and experience this flick after the jump.
The Little Film that Could
Move over $250 million budgets, cheaper is becoming chic now. “Myth” was impressively produced for a budget of around $50,000 and was filmed in just five weeks. However, the film has the ability to captivate its audience with its realistic storyline revolving around a group of Detroit-based...
- 7/19/2011
- by MTV Movies Team
- MTV Movies Blog
The Myth of the American Sleepover Trailer has premiered. David Robert Mitchell‘s The Myth of the American Sleepover (2010) movie trailer stars Jade Ramsey, Amy Seimetz, Nikita Ramsey, Amanda Bauer, and Jean Louise O’Sullivan. The Myth of the American Sleepover plot synopsis: “The Myth Of The American Sleepover is a youthful and tender coming-of-age drama from first-time writer/director David Robert Mitchell. In the tradition of free-wheeling tributes to adolescence like Dazed & Confused, the film follows four young people (a cast of brilliant young newcomers in their feature film debuts) on the last night of summer – their final night of freedom before the new school year starts. The teenagers cross paths as they explore the suburban wonderland they inhabit in search of love and adventure – chasing first kisses, elusive crushes, popularity and parties – and discover the quiet moments that will later resonate as the best in their youth.”
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- 7/8/2011
- by filmbook
- Film-Book
First love, young love. Those days when it feels as if you're right on the brink of some flashpoint moment end up burned into your brain. Or the idea of those days is burned in, at least, and that's what ends up being part of the limitless energy that powers cinema. The Myth of the American Sleepover runs entirely on that energy as it follows a handful of kids on the cusp of adulthood as they try to spark a connection on the last weekend of summer. First-timer David Robert Mitchell directs a young cast (Jade Ramsey, Amy Seimetz, Nikita Ramsey, Amanda Bauer, Jean Louise O'Sullivan, Claire Sloma) in a story that looks a bit like Gus Van Sant remaking a John Hughes movie, or even like a Larry Clark movie that isn't wholly creepy. I don't know if it works, but the trailer has enough moments that click that...
- 7/6/2011
- by Russ Fischer
- Slash Film
It's time to introduce everyone to David Robert Mitchell's The Myth of the American Sleepover, the latest high school-inspired, coming-of-age, sex-fueled, indie dramedy that played at numerous film festivals throughout the last year. Apple debuted the official trailer and I do suggest watching it, especially if you're a fan of films like 500 Days of Summer, American Teen, Brick, Thirteen and so on. I never got to see this, but its garnered quite a bit of praise, with mostly positive reviews as well. It has an ensemble cast of newcomers, but the top billed actors in it are Claire Sloma, Marlon Morton, Amanda Bauer and Brett Jacobsen. Enjoy! Watch the official trailer for David Robert Mitchell's The Myth of the American Sleepover: You can also download the Myth of the American Sleepover trailer in High Def on Apple Four young teenagers navigate the suburban wonderland of metro-Detroit ...
- 7/5/2011
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Here is the poster and trailer for David Robert Mitchell's indie romantic comedy The Myth of the American Sleepover. The film stars Jade Ramsey, Amy Seimetz, Nikita Ramsey, Amanda Bauer, Jean Louise O’Sullivan, and Claire Sloma.
The film looks pretty good. Check out the trailer below:
Check out the poster:
Synopsis:
An official selection of Cannes Critics Week and winner of the Special Jury Prize at SXSW, The Myth Of The American Sleepover is a youthful and tender coming-of-age drama from first-time writer/director David Robert Mitchell. In the tradition of free-wheeling tributes to adolescence like Dazed & Confused, the film follows four young people (a cast of brilliant young newcomers in their feature film debuts) on the last night of summer - their final night of freedom before the new school year starts. The teenagers cross paths as they explore the suburban wonderland they inhabit in search of...
The film looks pretty good. Check out the trailer below:
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Synopsis:
An official selection of Cannes Critics Week and winner of the Special Jury Prize at SXSW, The Myth Of The American Sleepover is a youthful and tender coming-of-age drama from first-time writer/director David Robert Mitchell. In the tradition of free-wheeling tributes to adolescence like Dazed & Confused, the film follows four young people (a cast of brilliant young newcomers in their feature film debuts) on the last night of summer - their final night of freedom before the new school year starts. The teenagers cross paths as they explore the suburban wonderland they inhabit in search of...
- 7/5/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
One of the films I’ve only heard great things about coming out of SXSW and Cannes is David Robert Mitchell‘s indie romantic comedy The Myth of the American Sleepover. On first glance, it might look to be your generic festival coming-of-age story, but there seems to be something genuine about the whole thing. We have our first trailer and poster via Apple for the micro-budget film starring Jade Ramsey, Amy Seimetz, Nikita Ramsey, Amanda Bauer, Jean Louise O’Sullivan, and Claire Sloma, and you can see it below.
Synopsis:
An official selection of Cannes Critics Week and winner of the Special Jury Prize at SXSW, The Myth Of The American Sleepover is a youthful and tender coming-of-age drama from first-time writer/director David Robert Mitchell. In the tradition of free-wheeling tributes to adolescence like Dazed & Confused, the film follows four young people (a cast of brilliant young newcomers...
Synopsis:
An official selection of Cannes Critics Week and winner of the Special Jury Prize at SXSW, The Myth Of The American Sleepover is a youthful and tender coming-of-age drama from first-time writer/director David Robert Mitchell. In the tradition of free-wheeling tributes to adolescence like Dazed & Confused, the film follows four young people (a cast of brilliant young newcomers...
- 7/5/2011
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
IFC Films has picked up North American as well as some international rights to David Robert Mitchell's teenage story The Myth of the American Sleepover. Pic played at SXSW and Cannes Film Festival and follows four teenagers on the last night of summer. Cast which consists largely of newcomers, includes Nikita Ramsay, Amy Seimetz, Jade Ramsey, Jean Louise O'Sullivan, Amanda Bauer and Claire Sloma Adele Romanski produces the film which will be released by IFC in theaters as well as VOD and on the home video front...
- 10/11/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The Myth of the American Sleepover, a movie premiered at the SXSW Film Festival and Conference, where it received a special jury prize for Best Ensemble Cast, is having its world premiere at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival in the International Critics’ Week section.
Just for a record, it’s the first American film in five years to be selected for this honor! One reason more for us to talk about David Robert Mitchell’s movie…
So, let’s start with the synopsis: “Set against the backdrop of mile roads, neighborhood blocks, abandoned factories and lakes which make up Metro-Detroit, this story follows four young people as they search for love and adventure on the last night of summer. Maggie, Rob, Claudia and Scott cross paths as they explore the suburban wonderland chasing first kisses, elusive crushes, popularity and parties.
They are looking for the iconic teenage experience, but instead they...
Just for a record, it’s the first American film in five years to be selected for this honor! One reason more for us to talk about David Robert Mitchell’s movie…
So, let’s start with the synopsis: “Set against the backdrop of mile roads, neighborhood blocks, abandoned factories and lakes which make up Metro-Detroit, this story follows four young people as they search for love and adventure on the last night of summer. Maggie, Rob, Claudia and Scott cross paths as they explore the suburban wonderland chasing first kisses, elusive crushes, popularity and parties.
They are looking for the iconic teenage experience, but instead they...
- 5/17/2010
- by Fiona
- Filmofilia
Director: David Robert Mitchell Writer: David Robert Mitchell Starring: Claire Sloma, Marlon Morton, Amanda Bauer, Brett Jacobsen The end of summer is quickly approaching and teenagers around town are reluctantly preparing to begin a new year of school. The soon-to-be high school freshmen are participating in random sleepovers around town, while the upper classmen are hosting wild parties of their own. I suspect this scenario is a fantasy (perhaps a myth?) for most teens – an entire town in which everyone between the age of 14 and 19 has a sleepover or party to attend…and not an adult in sight. (It is as if the parents have vanished and left their teenage kids to their own devices.) Maggie (Claire Sloma) is arguably the main character of this mammoth ensemble cast – I say that primarily because the film opens and closes with her character’s story and I would venture a wager that she has the most screen-time.
- 4/15/2010
- by Don Simpson
- SmellsLikeScreenSpirit
The South by Southwest Film Festival announced its 2010 feature line-up Wednesday night, and I couldn’t be more excited. The nine day event starts March 12, 2010 here in Austin, Texas, and I’ll be covering as much as I can from start to finish. Though, if it’s anything like last year, I’ll be asleep on my feet by the end of it.
The 2010 list includes 119 films (55 world premieres), but here are a few notables: The previously announced Kick-Ass will start the festivities. Elektra Luxx, the sequel to the underseen comedy Women in Trouble, starring Carla Gugino, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and too many more to name. Tim Blake Nelson’s Leaves of Grass in which Edward Norton plays identical twins. A documentary titled People vs. George Lucas that I will be seeing. Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Micmacs. Plus the “SNL” spin-off movie MacGruber in its world premiere, possibly before the MacGyver creator shuts it down.
The 2010 list includes 119 films (55 world premieres), but here are a few notables: The previously announced Kick-Ass will start the festivities. Elektra Luxx, the sequel to the underseen comedy Women in Trouble, starring Carla Gugino, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and too many more to name. Tim Blake Nelson’s Leaves of Grass in which Edward Norton plays identical twins. A documentary titled People vs. George Lucas that I will be seeing. Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Micmacs. Plus the “SNL” spin-off movie MacGruber in its world premiere, possibly before the MacGyver creator shuts it down.
- 2/4/2010
- by Jeff Leins
- newsinfilm.com
Less than a week worth of recovering from the Sundance Film Festival, and we are already looking forward to our next, big film fest coverage. That would be the South by Southwest Film Festival held annually in Austin, Texas. Last year, Scott and I brought you all kinds of coverage from the Lone Star State, and this year doesn’t look to be much different.
With that, the announcement came last night of the feature films that will be playing at the SXSW Film Festival. Previous announcement were already made about films like Cold Weather, Electra Luxx, Hubble 3D, Lemmy, Saturday Night, and The White Stripes: Under Great White Northern Lights making their debut. Kick-ass was recently announced as the opening night film, as well.
Among the other films being presented this year are some Sundance darlings, a few, highly anticipated premieres, and MacGruber.
Check out the full list...
With that, the announcement came last night of the feature films that will be playing at the SXSW Film Festival. Previous announcement were already made about films like Cold Weather, Electra Luxx, Hubble 3D, Lemmy, Saturday Night, and The White Stripes: Under Great White Northern Lights making their debut. Kick-ass was recently announced as the opening night film, as well.
Among the other films being presented this year are some Sundance darlings, a few, highly anticipated premieres, and MacGruber.
Check out the full list...
- 2/4/2010
- by Kirk
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
I was so excited at seeing the SXSW line up last night that I completely forgot to post it and started searching the interwebs for cool content to go with it. Oops. Yes, I wish I was there but alas, it wasn’t mean to be (though don’t despair. We’ll be bringing you wicked awesome coverage).
But enough rambling, you want to know what’s all playing. Well, for a start there’s the much anticipated McGruber (trailer), the Duplass’ semi-mainstream comedy Cyrus, Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Micmacs (trailer, review), Daniel Stamm’s horror flick Cotton and that’s on top of the previously announced titles which include Electra Luxx (Carla Gugino as a pregnant porn star? Bring. It. On.) and Kick-Ass (trailer). That’s already a great line-up but dear me, some of the other titles are pretty awesome too.
There’s Clay Liford scifi drama Earthling (trailer...
But enough rambling, you want to know what’s all playing. Well, for a start there’s the much anticipated McGruber (trailer), the Duplass’ semi-mainstream comedy Cyrus, Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Micmacs (trailer, review), Daniel Stamm’s horror flick Cotton and that’s on top of the previously announced titles which include Electra Luxx (Carla Gugino as a pregnant porn star? Bring. It. On.) and Kick-Ass (trailer). That’s already a great line-up but dear me, some of the other titles are pretty awesome too.
There’s Clay Liford scifi drama Earthling (trailer...
- 2/4/2010
- QuietEarth.us
Late yesterday the SXSW Fim Festival, which runs from March 12-20 in Austin, TX, announced the full lineup of films that will be screening at this year’s event. And baby, it’s quite a list. Mixing big name films with intimate indie gems, the sheer number of films and the vast array of talented filmmakers is sure to be a hit with attendees and critics alike.
This lineup includes premieres of studio films such as Universal’s MacGruber, Lionsgate’s teen superhero actioneer Kick-Ass and smaller films like Tim Blake Nelson’s Leaves of Grass, Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Micmacs, Michel Gondry’s The Thorn in the Heart and Steven Soderbergh’s And Everything Is Going Fine. With so many films to watch, it will be very difficult to find time to seem them all during the events nine days. But hell, we’re going to try.
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This lineup includes premieres of studio films such as Universal’s MacGruber, Lionsgate’s teen superhero actioneer Kick-Ass and smaller films like Tim Blake Nelson’s Leaves of Grass, Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Micmacs, Michel Gondry’s The Thorn in the Heart and Steven Soderbergh’s And Everything Is Going Fine. With so many films to watch, it will be very difficult to find time to seem them all during the events nine days. But hell, we’re going to try.
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- 2/4/2010
- by Chris Ullrich
- The Flickcast
The South by Southwest Film Conference and Festival unveiled its feature film program Wednesday night, highlighted by the world premieres of action spoof "MacGruber" and "Mr. Nice," a real-life tale of an infamous British drug smuggler starring Rhys Ifans.
Features from the Duplass brothers ("Cyrus"), Steven Soderbergh ("And Everything Is Going Fine"), Michel Gondry ("The Thorn in the Heart") and Tim Blake Nelson ("Leaves of Grass") also have spots on the program.
The March 12-20 festival will showcase 119 features and 55 world premieres, including pervasively announced opening-night film "Kick-Ass." Selections were chosen from 1,572 submissions (1,206 U.S., 366 international).
"We want discovery," said conference and fest producer Janet Pierson, now in her second year. "We want a real range of films across the board."
Eight narrative and eight documentary features comprise the main competition categories.
The narrative selections are "Brotherhood," directed by Will Canon; "Dance With the One" (Mike Dolan); "Earthling" (Clay Liford...
Features from the Duplass brothers ("Cyrus"), Steven Soderbergh ("And Everything Is Going Fine"), Michel Gondry ("The Thorn in the Heart") and Tim Blake Nelson ("Leaves of Grass") also have spots on the program.
The March 12-20 festival will showcase 119 features and 55 world premieres, including pervasively announced opening-night film "Kick-Ass." Selections were chosen from 1,572 submissions (1,206 U.S., 366 international).
"We want discovery," said conference and fest producer Janet Pierson, now in her second year. "We want a real range of films across the board."
Eight narrative and eight documentary features comprise the main competition categories.
The narrative selections are "Brotherhood," directed by Will Canon; "Dance With the One" (Mike Dolan); "Earthling" (Clay Liford...
- 2/4/2010
- by By Jay A. Fernandez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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