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The Comedy
Why this pick
For Lovers of Hate's abrasive indie realism and failed-man energy: a dry, uneasy character study that finds dark comedy in alienation and self-sabotage.
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MOVIE2010 1h 33m USA
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
In this tale of resentment, deceit, and sibling rivalry, two adult brothers, Rudy and Paul, represent failure and success. Younger brother Paul is a successful author who writes Harry Potter-like fantasy novels for children. The painful part is that Rudy, an aspiring writer, was Paul's original childhood collaborator on the stories. The one thing they do have in common is their love for Diana. Although Rudy is married to Diana, their divorce is impending-and he currently lives out of his car. Ever the opportunist, Paul makes his move on Diana.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Chris Doubek
Rudy
Heather Kafka
Diana
Alex Karpovsky
Paul
Zach Green
Dexter
Dan Brown
Man at Door
Eryn Buchanan
Kid at book signing
Harper Cummings
Girl at Car Wash
Lana Dieterich
Mrs. Petersen