Some Days Are Better Than Others (2010)

Some Days are Better Than Others is Matt McCormick's poetic, character-driven debut feature-length film that asks why the good times slip by so fast while the difficult times seem so sticky.

Director:

Matt McCormick

Writers:

Matt McCormick, George Andrus

Stars:

Carrie Brownstein, James Mercer, David Wodehouse

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Carrie Brownstein	...	Katrina
James Mercer	...	Eli
David Wodehouse	...	Otis
Renee Roman Nose	...	Camille
Nina Henderson	...	Donation Sorter #1
Oksana Musall	...	Donation Sorter #2
Luke Clements	...	The Single Guy
Cora Benesh	...	Single Girl #1
Paige Oster	...	Single Girl #2
Amber Arambul	...	Single Girl #3
Corin Tucker	...	Grocery Shopper
Gabe Nevins	...	Store Employee
Bruce Lawson	...	Store Manager
Matt McCormick	...	Security Guard
Andrew Dickson	...	Mr. Bayer

Storyline

Some Days are Better Than Others is Matt McCormick's poetic, character-driven debut feature-length film that asks why the good times slip by so fast while the difficult times seem so sticky.

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Plot Keywords:

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Corin Tucker (one of Carrie Brownstein's band mates/best friends) makes a small cameo in the grocery store scene at the beginning.

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Soundtracks

Reality TV Sgow Music: Furnace, Nailbiter, Dismissal
Composed and performed by Mark Petrie
Published by Partners in Rhyme, Inc.
www.PartersInRhyme.com
copywight 2007

User Reviews

One of the best feature films to have been made in Portland...

One of the best narrative films to have come out of the pacific northwest, more specifically Portland. McCormick uses his eye for making witty, everyday observations about the mundane that make us ask ourselves how we never thought to notice such absurdities--the freshest milk being always in the back of the fridge at the grocery store, Eli's method for eating out for every meal on a temp's salary, or David's method of getting 2,000 shaves out of a BIC razor-- McCormick even takes advantage of the 2008 economic recession, filming the once ever growing landscape of boarded-up, foreclosed homes. Some Days is an honest and deeply personal depiction of what I imagine to be McCormick's experience as a young, independent filmmaker who is searching for his path while trying to make ends meet amidst an economic crisis. Many of the films tropes will be lost on those not familiar with McCormick's body of work- -The Subconscious Art of Graffiti Removal, The Great Northwest, The Past and Pending Shins video, to name a few--but for those who are fans of McCormick's work, this narrative feature film could be considered the jewel in a crown of avant garde, and cinema verite documentaries.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 June 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Merikes meres einai kalyteres apo alles

Filming Locations:

Portland, Oregon, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color