Tag: mikebirbiglia
Review: DON'T THINK TWICE, A Sweet and Poignant Examination of Finding Solace in the Art World Hustle
“Don't think twice, it's all right.” -- Bob Dylan As an ambitious writer, I know the struggles of trying to live my dream -- laboring tirelessly at my art for a small audience, working depressing side jobs to make ends...
LA Film Fest 2016 Announces First Titles
Always a comfy stop on the summer fesitval circuit, the LA Film Festival, announced today the first batch of titles for their 2016 edition, which takes place at the Culver City Arclight Cinemas, June 1 - 9. The Buzz section...
LA Film Fest 2016 Announces First Titles
Always a comfy stop on the summer fesitval circuit, the LA Film Festival, announced today the first batch of titles for their 2016 edition, which takes place at the Culver City Arclight Cinemas, June 1 - 9. The Buzz section...
Review: ADULT BEGINNERS, An Excellent Cast In A Movie That's Not
One thing I know for sure: Adult Beginners is not a good movie. Here's the cast: Nick Kroll (Kroll Show), Rose Byrne (Neighbors) and Bobby Cannavale (Chef), with supporting roles from gifted comedians Joel McHale (Community), Mike Birbiglia (Sleepwalk with...
DVD Review: YOUR SISTER'S SISTER Is Nice, But Nice Doesn't Mean Much
The trick with low-key, down-home indie storytelling is to show your audience how, while the things taking place on screen might not look like much, they're quietly life-changing for everyone involved.Lynn Shelton's fourth feature, Your Sister's Sister, played earlier this...
Trailer Debut for Mike Birbiglia's SLEEPWALK WITH ME
Well known for his work on This American Life, "comedian-turned-playwright-turned-filmmaker" Mike Birbiglia made his directorial debut at Sundance this year with his "Best of NEXT" winning SLEEPWALK WITH ME. IFC is bringing the film to theaters beginning August 24th and...
SXSW 2012: Mike Birbiglia discusses SLEEPWALK WITH ME
After it's amazing reception at Sundance this year, including winning the Best of NEXT audience award, Sleepwalk With Me is continuing with that momentum at SXSW. Mike Birbiglia, sat down with us to discuss his debut feature, sleepwalking and...
Sundance 2012 Review: SLEEPWALK WITH ME
Mike Birbiglia's Sleepwalk With Me has a lot going for it. It's smart, it's charming, it's funny and it's deeply personal. If you know of Mike Birbiglia's other work, you know that this is the case with just about...