Putzel (2012)Director:Jason Chaet |
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Putzel (2012)Director:Jason Chaet |
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| Jack Carpenter | ... |
Walter
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| Melanie Lynskey | ... |
Sally
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| John Pankow | ... |
Sid
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| Susie Essman | ... |
Gilda
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Jarlath Conroy | ... |
McGinty
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| Armando Riesco | ... |
Jake
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| Allegra Cohen | ... |
Willa
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| Steve Park | ... |
Song
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| Adrian Martinez | ... |
Hector
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| Fred Berman | ... |
Tunch
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| Fran Kranz | ... |
Salmon Guy
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| Ashley Austin Morris | ... |
Naomi
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| Sondra James | ... |
Mrs. Hertzel
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| Elizabeth Masucci | ... |
Jake's Receptionist
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Michael Perilstein | ... |
Cranky Blind Man
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I thought Putzel was funny, sweet, edgy, and original. There were some surprisingly dark moments, that I wasn't expecting when I sat down to watch a movie about romance on the Upper West Side. I thought John Pankow really went there and gave a visceral performance that really stuck with me. I also found the fish obsessed delivery guy sub-plot to be warped and hilarious in a way that I so enjoyed. I respected the writing, and the realism and tension in the relationships portrayed. And the level of talent in the casting was really impressive, and so well utilized. I'm sure that this piece will have a lot of positive buzz on the festival circuit, and will be a treat for a wide audience when it receives distribution.