Based on David Rothbart’s autobiographical article for GQ magazine, Kyle Patrick Alvarez’s debut feature follows young author Davy (an excellent Brian Geraghty) as he embarks, skeptical brother in tow, on a book tour for his self-published collection of short stories. In a motel one night, he receives a call from a complete stranger. What begins as kinky, anonymous phone sex morphs into something that feels like a romance, and as Davy navigates tricky new emotional landscapes, he begins damaging other key relationships. Alvarez has created a film that’s innovative and striking both visually and structurally. From its opening scene—a montage of romance novel covers—to its startling conclusion, this determinedly independent film defies our expectations, carrying us along on a surprising exploration of the universal need for love, and the difficulties some of us have finding it. —AFI Film Festival
It's not bad but it does have too much mannerism in its writing and dialogue that I was at one point getting annoyed. nice twist though.
This isn't a stale imprint on the bathetic indie-movie cliche. Damnably relatable without snookering its audience.
interesting concept, nice soundtrack but not my cup of tea. I would have enjoyed it more if it was told from Aaron's perspective.
An award magnet, a couple of strong docs and a remake are among the films opening in theaters this week. "Jacques Audiard's febrile, engrossing
Based on David Rothbart’s autobiographical article for GQ magazine, this film follows a young author who is traveling to various book stores sharing passages from his recently self published novel… read review
