isa Picard is Famous
A day in the life of a struggling actor
Directed by Griffin Dunne
Written by Nat DeWolf and Laura Kirk
Cinematography by William Rexer
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Laura Kirk as Lisa Picard Nat DeWolf as Tate Kelly Griffin Dunne as Andrew Daniel London as Boyfriend Sandra Bullock is Herself Carrie Fisher is Herself Melissa Gilbert is Herself Buck Henry is Himself Spike Lee is Himself Penelope Ann Miller is Herself Charlie Sheen is Himself Fisher Stevens is Himself
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Running Time: 90 min.
Release Date: Aug. '01
Overall Call:
This film is definitely geared for those familiar with the acting biz. It will almost make aspiring thespians re-think their motivation for their careers. In the vein of Waiting for Guffman the film is a very self-effacing look at the life of a not quite working actor. The barbs and jabs are all dead on with little if any exaggeration. The film has a bit of a digital-amateurish feel. This vibe is intended I believe to compliment the not-quite-there-yet-career of Lisa Picard. If you know any aspiring actors and want to see what they go through and why most actors don't make it, check this film out. The leads performances are spectacular in some of the opening scenes; I even questioned whether they were the actual characters or actors. Some awkward moments were played with great skill by the films lead Laura Kirk. This film has had a very limited release in N.Y. and L.A. So if you miss it in the theatres catch it on video. Fatty will let you know when it hits the shelves I'm sure.
Reasons For Recommendation:
+ Dead-on biting humor
+ Great performances by the leads
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