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

Director Alex Ross Perry previously worked with actors Jess Weixler, Keith Poulson and Kate Lyn Sheil on the film 'Somebody Up There Likes Me (2012)'

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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 Fire Down Below (1957)

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Soundtracks

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

User Reviews

couldn't care less about Philip but Ashley is fascinating

Philip Lewis Friedman (Jason Schwartzman) is a self-obsessed writer angry at everyone and everything. His new book is getting bad reviews. His girlfriend Ashley Kane (Elisabeth Moss) is tired of his antics. She finds companionship with her sister Holly (Jess Weixler) and a cat. Philip finds a new mentor in writer Ike Zimmerman (Jonathan Pryce) and he has a vacation home away from the city. Ike's daughter Melanie (Krysten Ritter) sees right through him.

Philip is a horribly tiresome character. It becomes a matter of how much of this annoying character one can truly take. I wouldn't call him an interesting ugly character either. He's simply an angry little selfish man. The Zimmermans aren't much better. Ashley is a much more compelling character. I'm really glad when the movie switches over to her story. Elisabeth Moss really hits it out of the park. If only this movie is about Ashley but it is not. It is sadly about Philip.