Mutual Appreciation
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Mutual Appreciation is an independent film by Andrew Bujalski
who previously directed Funny Ha Ha
(2002). The script is primarily dialogue between a group of young people as they try to determine where they fit in the world. It is considered part of the mumblecore
movement.
. She meets Alan, a former member of a band called The Bumblebees, at the radio station and invites him to her apartment.
of the indie rock band Bishop Allen
and features music from the band's debut album Charm School. Andrew Bujalski
's previous film Funny Ha Ha
starred Christian Rudder
, also of Bishop Allen
.
Andrew Bujalski
Andrew Bujalski, born April 29, 1977 in Boston, Massachusetts, is an American film director, screenwriter and actor, who has been called the "Godfather of Mumblecore."- Bio :...
who previously directed Funny Ha Ha
Funny Ha Ha
Funny ha ha, considered the first mumblecore film, follows the exploits of recently graduated protagonist Marnie as she tries to find a temporary job and win the attention of a college friend named Alex , while trying to cut down on her beer consumption...
(2002). The script is primarily dialogue between a group of young people as they try to determine where they fit in the world. It is considered part of the mumblecore
Mumblecore
Mumblecore is an American independent film movement that arose at the turn of the 21st century. Filmmakers associated with the movement include Andrew Bujalski, Lynn Shelton, Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass, Aaron Katz, Joe Swanberg, and Barry Jenkins....
movement.
Plot
The principal characters are Lawrence, Ellie, Alan and Sara. Lawrence, a teaching assistant, and Ellie have been together for about a year. Lawrence loves Ellie, and she outwardly reciprocates while masking her doubts about their relationship. Sara is a radio disc jockeyDisc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
. She meets Alan, a former member of a band called The Bumblebees, at the radio station and invites him to her apartment.
Production
Shot in black-and-white, the film stars Justin RiceJustin Rice
-Music career:Since 2001, he has played guitar for indie rock band Bishop Allen. He also co-wrote the music for the documentary The Bully Project with band-mate Christian Rudder.-Movie career:...
of the indie rock band Bishop Allen
Bishop Allen
Bishop Allen is an American indie rock band from Brooklyn, New York. The band's core members are Justin Rice and Christian Rudder, who are supported both on stage and in the studio by a rotating cast of musical collaborators...
and features music from the band's debut album Charm School. Andrew Bujalski
Andrew Bujalski
Andrew Bujalski, born April 29, 1977 in Boston, Massachusetts, is an American film director, screenwriter and actor, who has been called the "Godfather of Mumblecore."- Bio :...
's previous film Funny Ha Ha
Funny Ha Ha
Funny ha ha, considered the first mumblecore film, follows the exploits of recently graduated protagonist Marnie as she tries to find a temporary job and win the attention of a college friend named Alex , while trying to cut down on her beer consumption...
starred Christian Rudder
Christian Rudder
Christian Rudder is an American musician, humorist, and entrepreneur.Rudder is primarily known as the creative voice of TheSpark.com, which was the viral content arm of SparkNotes during the site's early rise to popularity...
, also of Bishop Allen
Bishop Allen
Bishop Allen is an American indie rock band from Brooklyn, New York. The band's core members are Justin Rice and Christian Rudder, who are supported both on stage and in the studio by a rotating cast of musical collaborators...
.
Cast
- Justin RiceJustin Rice-Music career:Since 2001, he has played guitar for indie rock band Bishop Allen. He also co-wrote the music for the documentary The Bully Project with band-mate Christian Rudder.-Movie career:...
— Alan - Rachel Clift — Ellie
- Andrew Bujalski — Lawrence
- Seung-Min Lee — Sara
- Kevin Micka — Dennis
- Bill MorrisonBill Morrison (director)Bill Morrison is a New York-based filmmaker and artist, best known for his experimental collage film Decasia . He is a member of Ridge Theater and the founder of Hypnotic Pictures...
— Walter - Pamela Corkey — Patricia
- Mary Varn — Rebecca
- Kate DollenmayerKate DollenmayerDebuting as lead actor in the 2002 film Funny Ha Ha by Andrew Bujalski, Kate Dollenmayer also made a brief appearance in Bujalski's 2005 film "Mutual Appreciation".-External links:...
— Hildy