Wednesday is here, that much closer to Friday, and my house has a new flat mate…. he’s pretty kewl, his name is Jeremy and just moved in yesterday. He is from the Dirty South and is pretty smart. He shares the same affinity for mind numbing television, beer, food, and foul language as I do. This Friday is the premiere of “The Squid and the Whale” directed by Noah Baumbach, who co wrote The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou with Wes Anderson. Great movie and I cannot wait to see what Noah has to offer.
In 1986 Brooklyn, Walt Berkman (Jesse Eisenberg, Roger Dodger) is coming of age in his chaotic home. Both his father (Jeff Daniels), a once-successful novelist, and his mother (Laura Linney) have taken lovers and are rapidly heading for divorce. So it’s up to Walt and his younger brother (Owen Kline) to grapple with what has become of their family. Written and directed by Noah Baumbach (co-writer, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou), based on his own childhood experiences. Winner of the Director’s Award (Drama) and Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. Co-starring Anna Paquin and William Baldwin. Official Web SiteFLM Magazine Exclusive! Writer/director Noah Baumbach talks about the title of his film
Director: Noah Baumbach
Cast: Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg, Owen Kline, Halley Feiffer, William Baldwin, Alexandra Daddario, Eli Gelb, Henry Glovinsky, Anna Paquin, Adam Rose, Benjamin Smolen, Jo Yang
MPAA Rating: R
Run Time: 1hr 21mins
Release Year: 2005
Country Of Origin: USA
