Adopt Films has acquired all U.S. rights to “Molly’s Theory of Relativity” from filmmaker Jeff Lipsky (“Flannel Pajamas”). The specialty distributor plans a March release. Lipsky’s drama follows a 28-year-old astronomer who has just lost her job as she encounters both family and strangers over a long Halloween night. Sophia Takal, Lawrence Michael Levine, Reed Birney, Daisy Tahan, Cady Huffman, Adam LeFevre, Rebecca Schull, Tom Morrissey and Nicholas Lampiasi star. Nick Athas and Inna Braude produced; Samuel Baumel and Wesley Wingo are executive producers. Adopt Films will next release Ursula Meier’s “Sister,” Christian Petzold’s “Barbara,” Miguel Gomes’ “Tabu” and the Taviani Brothers’ “Caesar Must Die.”...
- 8/6/2012
- by Jay A. Fernandez
- Indiewire
Adopt Films has acquired all U.S. rights to Jeff Lipsky’s fifth feature film, “Molly’s Theory of Relativity.” “Molly’s Theory of Relativity” is a sexy, funny, surreal, and devastating portrait of a beautiful twenty-eight-year-old astronomer who, having unexpectedly lost her job, is poised to make perhaps the first reckless decision of her life. Her story unfolds during an eighteen hour period, on Halloween. Providing counsel on the fateful day are her husband, her father-in-law, three deceased relatives, a precocious nine-year-old trick-or-treater, her grandfather from Minot, North Dakota, and a six year old neighbor, who may or may not be imaginary. “Molly’s Theory of Relativity” is about the economy, how we value and measure the pride we take in what we choose to do for a living, the unbreakable bonds of family, and the notion that death is merely a relative thing. “Molly’s Theory of Relativity” stars Sophia Takal (“Green,...
- 8/6/2012
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Sundance Selects has picked up comedy "Colin Fitz Lives!" which will find release on VOD in August. William H. Macy, Martha Plimpton, John C. McGinley, Matt McGrath and Mary McCormack star. Robert Bella directs "Fitz" which screened at 1997's Sundance Film Festival. Since then, the film has seen festivals including the Austin Film Festival, where it took top feature prize. Tom Morrissey-written story tells of two security guards who are hired to watch over the grave of a dead rock legend. Sundance Selects will send out a new cut of "Fitz" with unseen footage and new music recordings.
- 7/13/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Sundance Selects has acquired Robert Bella's black comedy "Colin Fitz Lives!," starring William H. Macy, which it will distribute as a VOD offering Aug. 4.
Written by Tom Morrissey, it centers on two eccentric security guards hired to guard the grave of a dead rock legend, the eponymous Colin Fitz. The cast also includes Martha Plimpton, Matt McGrath, John C. McGinley and Mary McCormack.
"Colin" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was named best feature film at the Austin Film Festival. A re-mastered cut screens Thursday in San Francisco as the closing night film of the 2010 Lol-sf Film Festival. Its Los Angeles bow will be hosted by the American Cinematheque at the Aero Theatre on Aug. 5.
Sundance Selects acquisition executive Arianna Bocco brokered the deal with Bella, who recently re-worked the film after buying back the rights from his investors. ...
Written by Tom Morrissey, it centers on two eccentric security guards hired to guard the grave of a dead rock legend, the eponymous Colin Fitz. The cast also includes Martha Plimpton, Matt McGrath, John C. McGinley and Mary McCormack.
"Colin" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was named best feature film at the Austin Film Festival. A re-mastered cut screens Thursday in San Francisco as the closing night film of the 2010 Lol-sf Film Festival. Its Los Angeles bow will be hosted by the American Cinematheque at the Aero Theatre on Aug. 5.
Sundance Selects acquisition executive Arianna Bocco brokered the deal with Bella, who recently re-worked the film after buying back the rights from his investors. ...
- 7/12/2010
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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