Shit Year (2010)

An actress finds herself adrift after she quits performing.

Director:

Cam Archer

Writer:

Cam Archer

Stars:

Ellen Barkin, Luke Grimes, Bob Einstein

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Ellen Barkin	...	Colleen West
Luke Grimes	...	Harvey West
Bob Einstein	...	Rick
Theresa Randle	...	Marion
Melora Walters	...	Shelly
Josh Blaylock	...	Not Marcus
Djuna Bel	...	Girl in Bed
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Tiffany Anders	...	Checkout Girl
Nate Archer	...	Man with Tractor
Fairuza Balk	...	Message Voice (voice)
Rickie Lee Jones	...	Narrator
Kevin Keirstead	...	Marcus (voice)
Anna Moore	...	Hal's Assistant
Kavita Rao	...	Skin Person
London Vale	...	Skin Person

Storyline

An actress finds herself adrift after she quits performing.

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Plot Keywords:

two word title | profanity in title

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 August 2011 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Pocsék egy év

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$200,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Parts and Labor, Wild Invention

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Black and White Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Smile For No One"
Written by Sarabeth Tucek
Performed by Luke Grimes

User Reviews

there is clue in the title

i had my doubts about writing a review about this movie, it feels like kicking a child with a down syndrome, but if that child constantly bites you then there is no choice, is there?

the movie is about a constantly talking actress who is obsessed with herself, trying to come in terms with her retirement.

i usually like experimental movies, but this wasn't an experimental movie, it was just a wanna be project, i was okay if it didn't have any meaningful purpose, but this movie tried so hard to be meaningful in an experimental way which is really not a good idea, horrible idea to be clear. the biggest issue in the movie is that it is like a diary, nothing visual on it, the fact that this director also directed music videos is beyond me. it is like we are watching a monologue of a boring woman who constantly repeat herself then director remembers that he is shooting a movie and adds something visual but not so amazing images.

to cut the long story short(unlike the movie), i would believe if the director turned out to be a high school student who's favorite movie is 'a single man'. it tells nothing new, it is a real wanna be movie, and it is real a waste of time, i hope i never watch a movie like this again. (actually it is really hard to call this thing a movie.)