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Overview

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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Maria Maggenti (written by)
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Release Date:
7 February 2007 (France) more
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Tagline:
A love triangle of operatic proportions more
Plot:
A recently-singled New York writer finds herself in two surprising and complicated relationships. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination more
User Comments:
Excellent Movie more (13 total)

Cast

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Elizabeth Reaser ... Allegra

Gretchen Mol ... Grace

Justin Kirk ... Philip

Julianne Nicholson ... Samantha
Tina Benko ... Nell
Jennifer Dundas ... Molly

Kate Simses ... Vivian

Brian Letscher ... Jeff
Will Bozarth ... Jimmy

Ken Barnett ... Scott

Becca Anderson ... Waitress
Ashlie Atkinson ... Woman on Bench

Jill DeMonstoy ... Restaurant Patron

Yoshiro Kono ... Sushi Chef
Nick Psinakis ... Athletic Guy
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USA:82 min (Sundance Film Festival)
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Continuity: Philip's clothing changes three times during his date to the opera with Allegra. When they leave for the opera, he is seen wearing jeans, a sweater and a suit jacket. Immediately after the opera, he is wearing a button-up shirt and khakis instead of his sweater and jeans. During dinner, Philip is seen wearing the sweater with the khakis while his jacket is hanging over the back of his chair. more
Quotes:
Allegra: It's hell being alone.
Woman on Bench: No honey, hell is other people.
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References "The L Word" (2004) more

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Excellent Movie, 3 May 2009
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Author: jimmatlock2004 from United States

I was a little leery at first when I read the synopsis, but this is one movie I thoroughly enjoyed. The characters were interconnected, well chosen, and delivered good performances. However, I think the magic in this movie is the script and direction. As a gay person who loves gay themed movies, this one really stood out with a bizarre quad love story. People who found something in common with one person, whether they were alike or different. One of the things I liked most about the story had nothing to do with the main characters but the sushi chefs who added comedy at the right moment. I recognized the main male character from TRICK and I'm glad to see him in something else, his character free flowing style and intellect was the perfect counterpart for the main lesbian character to be mesmerized by. But we all too soon learn, she's easily mesmerized. Anyway, I say let's add this to our top 20 list gay movies that hits the A list as far as I'm concerned. Watch it, enjoy it.

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