In this grimy setting, no one truly fits in, and the film is aware of this. In Funny Pages, Klein crafts a powerful meditation on outsiders. Katano goes the only person Robert feels understands him (and his art, for that matter). Katano (Stephen Adly Guirgis), the one figure he truly gels with, dies violently in the movie’s first five minutes. Even deeper still is a profound sense of loneliness inherent in this character. That said, Zolghadri finds a sense of sympathy in this opinionated teenager.
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RELATED: Movie Review: The Immaculate Room His family, his friends - it seems no one is safe from his ego. As a character, Robert can be a struggle. Zolghadri excels, giving a powerful performance in this unflinching film. The youngster brings a handful of supporting credits, but this is their first leading role. These movies are very similar animals, and the more experienced directors’ influence is felt in Klein’s work.įunny Pages marks Daniel Zolghadri’s first starring effort. Benny and Josh Safdie (directors of Uncut Gems and Good Times) are also billed as producers. Those films are very similar viewing experiences. Fans of works like Uncut Gems and Good Times should dig Funny Pages. However, Klein’s crafting of this particular aesthetic choice hits hard. RELATED: Movie Review: Bodies Bodies Bodies Yours truly’s viewing preferences can best be described as “Glamorous Hollywood Escapism.” Speaking honestly, the aesthetic did not work for me. As a viewing experience, Funny Pages is grimy, sweaty and ultimately, very real. In his feature-length debut, Klein produces an aesthetic that is as real, gritty and anti-escapist as possible. Owen Klein directs the movie from his script. The film co-stars Matthew Maher, Miles Emmanuel, Josh Pais, Ron Rifkin and Andy Milonakis. So, he strikes out on his own to hopefully gain life experience and “make it” as an artist. Will Funny Pages continue A24’s successful run? Well, read on for everything you need to know!įunny Pages follows Robert (Daniel Zolghadri), who, after the traumatic death of his mentor, decides he’s done with the regimented, college-bound life his parents envisioned for him. They grant a new generation of up-and-coming creators a platform to push boundaries, take risks and make audiences think. With their newest release, Funny Pages, the studio again shows how deep their stable of talent is. In the contemporary Hollywood climate, few movie studios bring the loyalty A24 does with each passing feature. We’ve already discussed A24 once during this summer movie season, thanks to the delightful Bodies Bodies Bodies.
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