Weekly Roundup - Opening 10/10

The last few weeks have produced some very good films, so it's been hard to single out one movie to recommend. This week is far different.

While Nights and Weekends and Happy-Go-Lucky look to entertain, neither is widely available. The other movies out this week all seem to be pretty average at best. The Duchess looks to be the best of the rest, but it's also a period film, which may not appeal to many audiences.

Weekend Suggestion:

Body of Lies has to be the movie to see this weekend. Great director, great cast, solid premise. It's pretty hard to mess up that combination, so go see it.

Nights and Weekends

Movie Info

Directed by: Greta Gerwig & Joe Swanberg (directorial debut as team)
Written by: Greta Gerwig & Joe Swanberg (screenplay)
Starring: Greta Gerwig (Baghead, Hannah Takes the Stairs), Joe Swanberg (Quiet City, Kissing the Mouth)
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: Not yet rated
Runtime: 80 minutes

Reviews

RottenTomatoes Score: 75% Fresh
MetaCritic Score: N/A
IMDB Rating: 9.4/10
My Response: Gerwig and Swanberg have teamed up for a few films already, and decided to dive right in on Nights and Weekends, with both writing, directing, and starring. Now this may be a little shocking and maybe even off-putting, but I really think they have something here with this film. All the early reviews rave about how real and intimate the film is, and I'm really looking forward to seeing it. It's in limited release, so check your local listings. If it comes to your city, don't miss it!

Trailer



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