"Will love always be this painful?" Madman Films in Australia has unveiled another official trailer for the indie comedy Dr. Bird's Advice For Sad Poets, made by filmmaker Yaniv Raz. This originally premiered last year and is just now getting an official release in some countries. In the emotionally charged, wild and humorous world of sixteen year old James Whitman, we see his struggle to overcome anxiety and depression by seeking advice from Dr. Bird - an imaginary pigeon therapist - in the wake of his sister's disappearance. Based on the book by Evan Roskos. This indie film stars Lucas Jade Zumann as James Whitman, with Taylor Russell, David Arquette, Jason Isaacs, Chase Stokes, Tom Wilkinson, and Michael Cole as Walt Whitman. This looks like it has some really creative filmmaking throughout, drifting into the fantasy realm to tell this story of loss and love. It's a really lovely, amusing trailer,...
- 1/28/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Dr. Bird’s Advice for Sad Poets is a whimsical coming-of-age drama in the Wes Anderson mould, and to celebrate the film’s release – out On Digital now – we had the pleasure in speaking to the leading role, Lucas Jade Zumann. He’s definitely one tipped for big things in the future, and this performance shows us why. Watch it in its entirety, below.
Synopsis
In the emotionally charged, wild and humorous world of sixteen year old James Whitman, we see his struggle to overcome anxiety and depression by seeking advice from Dr. Bird – an imaginary pigeon therapist – in the wake of his sister’s disappearance.
Dr. Bird’s Advice for Sad Poets is out on digital now
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Synopsis
In the emotionally charged, wild and humorous world of sixteen year old James Whitman, we see his struggle to overcome anxiety and depression by seeking advice from Dr. Bird – an imaginary pigeon therapist – in the wake of his sister’s disappearance.
Dr. Bird’s Advice for Sad Poets is out on digital now
The post Lucas Jade Zumann on whimsical coming-of-age drama Dr. Birds Advice for Sad Poets appeared first on HeyUGuys.
- 6/22/2021
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
This coming-of-age comedy tackles family dysfunction sensitively but is unsure how to handle its hero’s mental health
Unhappy teenagers are each unhappy in their own way. But there is a movie template for the unhappiness of a certain kind of male of the species: that hypersensitive socially awkward outsider who sees right through the phoniness of the adult world and expresses himself with freakish maturity. Not wandering too far from the standard is 16-year-old James Whitman (Lucas Jade Zumann) the poet hero of this coming-of-age comedy with sad-serious bits. James has anxiety and depression, and he’s obsessed in a big way with his namesake, the poet Walt Whitman. The Dr Bird of the title is his imaginary psychiatrist, who he quirkily visualises as a pigeon (nicely voiced by Tom Wilkinson).
The movie follows James as he searches for his older sister, who mysteriously disappeared after a blazing row...
Unhappy teenagers are each unhappy in their own way. But there is a movie template for the unhappiness of a certain kind of male of the species: that hypersensitive socially awkward outsider who sees right through the phoniness of the adult world and expresses himself with freakish maturity. Not wandering too far from the standard is 16-year-old James Whitman (Lucas Jade Zumann) the poet hero of this coming-of-age comedy with sad-serious bits. James has anxiety and depression, and he’s obsessed in a big way with his namesake, the poet Walt Whitman. The Dr Bird of the title is his imaginary psychiatrist, who he quirkily visualises as a pigeon (nicely voiced by Tom Wilkinson).
The movie follows James as he searches for his older sister, who mysteriously disappeared after a blazing row...
- 6/15/2021
- by Cath Clarke
- The Guardian - Film News
Lucas Jade Zumann, Taylor Russell (Netflix’s Lost in Space), Lisa Edelstein, and Jason Isaacs will star in the indie film Dr. Bird’s Advice For Sad Poets, written and directed by Yaniv Raz.
Based on the novel of the same title by Evan Roskos, the dramatic comedy follows the wild and humorous world of sixteen-year-old James Whitman (Zumann), we see his struggle to overcome anxiety and depression by seeking advice from Dr. Bird – an imaginary pigeon therapist – in the wake of his sister’s disappearance.
The film also features a cameo from David Arquette and music by Moby. Shona Tuckman and Jason Van Eman produced the project with Josh Bachove serving as co-producer.
Zumann is repped by UTA and Paonessa Talent Agency, Russell by UTA and Thruline Entertainment,...
Based on the novel of the same title by Evan Roskos, the dramatic comedy follows the wild and humorous world of sixteen-year-old James Whitman (Zumann), we see his struggle to overcome anxiety and depression by seeking advice from Dr. Bird – an imaginary pigeon therapist – in the wake of his sister’s disappearance.
The film also features a cameo from David Arquette and music by Moby. Shona Tuckman and Jason Van Eman produced the project with Josh Bachove serving as co-producer.
Zumann is repped by UTA and Paonessa Talent Agency, Russell by UTA and Thruline Entertainment,...
- 5/16/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for “Tomb Raider.”]
Another day, another reboot. This time, it’s Lara Croft, the video game adventuress and raider of tombs first personified on the big screen by Angelina Jolie, who gets a fresh start with Alicia Vikander taking over the titular role. The new “Tomb Raider” film draws heavily from the 2013 video game reboot, and fans of “Tomb Raider” and its sequel, “Rise of the Tomb Raider,” will be pleasantly surprised at how many details actually make it into the film.
Unlike her predecessor, Vikander sports Lara’s updated look: a gray tank top and cargo pants. She also arms herself with a bow and a quiver filled with arrows, as well as a red grappling hook, all weapons which Lara uses in the video games. The plot is also pretty similar to the events of the 2013 game, with Lara fighting her way off of the mysterious and isolated island of Yamatai.
Another day, another reboot. This time, it’s Lara Croft, the video game adventuress and raider of tombs first personified on the big screen by Angelina Jolie, who gets a fresh start with Alicia Vikander taking over the titular role. The new “Tomb Raider” film draws heavily from the 2013 video game reboot, and fans of “Tomb Raider” and its sequel, “Rise of the Tomb Raider,” will be pleasantly surprised at how many details actually make it into the film.
Unlike her predecessor, Vikander sports Lara’s updated look: a gray tank top and cargo pants. She also arms herself with a bow and a quiver filled with arrows, as well as a red grappling hook, all weapons which Lara uses in the video games. The plot is also pretty similar to the events of the 2013 game, with Lara fighting her way off of the mysterious and isolated island of Yamatai.
- 3/16/2018
- by Jamie Righetti
- Indiewire
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