My ugliest cry in years.

CCFF WATCH #5

"It's not fair that you get to be the hero and you didn't do any of the work."

Pretty much a perfect movie to me. Wouldn't change a thing. Tender and charming, blisteringly human. The kind of movie that makes you love the sometimes very modern and vulgar form that is film. Tears streaming down my face for the whole last half hour, idk that I've ever cried this hard in a theater before lol. Many stars born. Also. Dan is a Would.

"I didn't mean to wake up."


My review in PopMatters.

Alternating between active sobbing and laughter the whole time. Easily going to end up one of the year’s best.

Seen at the Chicago Critics Film Festival 

Chicago Critic’s Film Fest #16

Loved this movie and the Chicago community theatre aspect. Everyone in the crowd seemed to have a connection to the film. A great way to end the fest!

I might be a little biased since I helped on this film but it was great.

A beautiful story about the strength of theater and how acting is a form of therapy. How you can build connections with people who you don't expect that ultimately help you feel more like yourself while playing someone else.

It's a very subtle film, as it doesn't shout this idea at you. It's also very real feeling, it doesn't seem like the acting was trying to prove anything or show off, it was all homey.

I love seeing Chicago films succeed and this one does it so well.