Jeff Baena talks Spin Me Round

Jeff Baena sat down earlier this week with Solzy at the Movies to discuss Spin Me Round, the new comedy that he directed. Baena co-wrote the script with Alison Brie, who also stars in the film as Amber, a manager of a Bakersfield, Cal. Italian restaurant. She’s invited to attend a special training program in Italy but the trip is nothing like what she dreamed it would be. There’s no European glamour at all. It…

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Jeff Baena talks Cinema Toast

Jeff Baena spoke with Solzy at the Movies about the new Showtime anthology series, Cinema Toast, produced by the Duplass Brothers. Baena created the series, which is produced by the Duplass Brothers. The anthology series is a post-modernist reinvention of older movies that turns pre-existing imagery from the public domain on its head to tell brand new unique stories. Cinema Toast directors include Baena, Jay Duplass, Mel Eslyn, Alex Ross Perry, Marta Cunningham, Aubrey Plaza,…

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Sundance 2020: Horse Girl

Horse Girl features a superb performance from writer-star Alison Brie while the film also has something to say about mental illness. Sarah (Alison Brie) works at an arts and crafts store with Joan (Molly Shannon).  While it pays the bills, Sarah would rather be taking care of her favorite horse or watching her favorite supernatural TV show.  Much to the dismay of roommate Nikki (Debby Ryan), of course.  Nikki does her best to get Sarah…

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The Little Hours: One of The Most Hysterical Films of 2017

The Little Hours returned to Chicago two months after its appearance in the Chicago Critics Film Festival and is one of the funniest movies of the year.  Writer/Director Jeff Baena and star Aubrey Plaza were on hand for a Q&A session at two of screenings this weekend. Written for the screen and directed by Baena, the film stars Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Kate Micucci, Aubrey Plaza, John C. Reilly, Molly Shannon, Fred Armisen, Jemima Kirke,…

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