Self-esteem and insecurity are at the heart of this comedy about the relationship between a mother and her three confused daughters.
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Nicole HolofcenerWriter:
Nicole Holofcener
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Troy Ruptash | ... | Photographer (voice) | |
| Emily Mortimer | ... | Elizabeth Marks | |
| Brenda Blethyn | ... | Jane Marks | |
| Raven Goodwin | ... | Annie Marks | |
| Catherine Keener | ... | Michelle Marks | |
| Ileen Getz | ... | Saleswoman | |
| Kristen Dalton | ... | Saleswoman | |
| Romy Rosemont | ... | Dr. Debbie Waldman | |
| Aunjanue Ellis | ... | Lorraine | |
| Brooke Allison | ... | Pool Administrator | |
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Jennifer Zehnder | ... | Teased Girl |
| James Le Gros | ... | Paul | |
| Ashlynn Rose | ... | Maddy | |
| Clark Gregg | ... | Bill | |
| Dreya Weber | ... | Donna | |
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The Marks family is a tightly-knit quartet of women. Jane is the affluent matriarch whose 3 daughters seem to have nothing in common except for a peculiar sort of idealism. Setting the tone of vanity and insecurity, Jane is undergoing cosmetic surgery to alter her figure, but serious complications put her health in real danger. Former homecoming queen Michelle, the eldest daughter, has one daughter of her own and an alienated, unsupportive husband. Elizabeth, the middle sister, has an acting career that is beginning to take off, but is timid and insecure, and habitually relieves her trepidation by taking in stray dogs. Only the youngest sister, Annie, an adopted African American 8-year-old, stands a chance of avoiding the family legacy of anxious self-absorption. If only her intelligence and curiosity will see her through what promises to be a confusing adolescence. Each of the women seeks redemption in her own haphazard way. Written by Anonymous
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2 August 2002 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Untitled Nicole Holofcener See more »Filming Locations:
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Budget:
$250,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$91,910, 30 June 2002Gross USA:
$4,222,923Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$4,677,852Company Credits
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Teenage Boy: Oh! One hour photo boy said "fuck you!"
Jordan: Yeah, well some of us have to work, dickwad!
Other Teenage Boy: Work? Does that include splooging all over pictures of my girlfriend?
Jordan: I didn't look at them. I didn't splooge on them. I hate you.
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(1998)
Written by Graham Wiggins, Ian Campbell and David Motion (as Dave Motion)
Performed by Dr. Didg
Courtesy of Hannibal Records, A Rykodisc Label
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When Michelle first sees Annie in McDonald's, she does not have a drink on her tray. When she walks closer to Annie she has a drink on her tray . See more »Quotes
Teenage Boy: [entering photo store] Hey, Splooge! Splooge! The pictures ready yet? You probably splooged all over them, didn't you? You like the one of Jennifer topless, don't you?Jordan: Yeah, was that before or after her boob job?
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Made Ya Mine(1998)
Written by Graham Wiggins, Ian Campbell and David Motion (as Dave Motion)
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I was really impressed by the solid characterizations and the comfort Holofcener has with the story and the script, even among the uncomfortable issues it raises. Finally, a feminine anti-hero film that does not attempt to make any statements about Women or Men, but just gives roles to women that are refreshingly human. The characters are often unsympathetic, but that makes it work so much the better. Shooting in HD video is the best choice over regular DV, and it is almost believable to be film. A solid film and worth seeing!