Listen Up Philip (2014)

Anger rages in Philip as he awaits the publication of his second novel. He feels pushed out of his adopted home city by the constant crowds and noise, a deteriorating relationship with his ... See full summary »

Director:

Alex Ross Perry

Writer:

Alex Ross Perry

Stars:

Jason Schwartzman, Elisabeth Moss, Jonathan Pryce

2 wins & 12 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Schwartzman	...	Philip Lewis Friedman
Elisabeth Moss	...	Ashley Kane
Krysten Ritter	...	Melanie Zimmerman
Joséphine de La Baume	...	Yvette Dussart
Jonathan Pryce	...	Ike Zimmerman
Jess Weixler	...	Holly Kane
Dree Hemingway	...	Emily
Keith Poulson	...	Josh Fawn
Kate Lyn Sheil	...	Nancy
Yusef Bulos	...	Norm
Maïté Alina	...	Clare (as Mäité Alina)
Daniel London	...	Seth
Samantha Jacober	...	Mona
Lee Wilkof	...	Uncle Jonathan
Joanne Tucker	...	Eve

Storyline

Anger rages in Philip as he awaits the publication of his second novel. He feels pushed out of his adopted home city by the constant crowds and noise, a deteriorating relationship with his photographer girlfriend Ashley, and his own indifference to promoting the novel. When Philip's idol Ike Zimmerman offers his isolated summer home as a refuge, he finally gets the peace and quiet to focus on his favorite subject: himself.

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Plot Keywords:

photographer | novelist | jacket | sale | new york city new york | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA Greece

Language:

English French

Release Date:

21 October 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

Analizando a Philip

Filming Locations:

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$23,284, 19 October 2014

Gross USA:

$200,126

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$214,344

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tribeca Film, Faliro House Productions, Sailor Bear

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The character Ike is inspired by the author Philip Roth.

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Quotes

Ike Zimmerman: Don't make yourself any more miserable than you need to be. Leave that to the women you love.

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Connections

References Mon Oncle (1958)

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Soundtracks

Untitled (Disco)
Written & performed by Preston Spurlock
Courtesy of Preston Spurlock

User Reviews

Shut Up Philip

A comedy about a young writer who, upon the publication of his second novel, increasingly alienates himself from his girlfriend and other friends through his arrogant behaviour. He turns for 'intellectual' and 'authorial' support to an ageing author he respects who is as obnoxious as he is.

The humour is meant to come from mocking these unappealing characters but the film itself isn't particularly appealing either. As a satire on the possible pretensions of the publishing world it suffers from lack of originality, an excess of cynicism and contrived delivery.

The overblown irony of the voice-over further ensures this comedy isn't that funny despite a few amusing lines. What presumably intends to be a comedy about annoying people end up being annoying itself.