Clara Mamet wrote, directed, and starred in this quirky indie comedy. Maude (Mamet) is a depressed dead-pan teen who broods about life. She has a very active imagination, which is presented to us, and lives with a dysfunctional family. Dad (William H. Macy) reads books while laying under the furniture. Her younger brother (Jared Gilman) has 10 slices of toast for breakfast and looks at life as if he had a camera. Mom (Rebecca Pidgeon-real life mom too) is totally clueless about life as she says, "It's college. I wonder what they do there?"
The setting for the film appears to be circa 70's plus or minus a decade. In order to appreciate this film, you must pay attention to the dialogue as well as the background setting as it all circles back. The meaning of the title is explained near the end of the film. Her best friend is Jenny. played by Ella Dershowitz, another celebrity child.
It is the type of film you would want to watch twice to pick up stuff you missed the first time. Great first effort in this semi-biographical tale.
Guide: F-bomb. No sex or nudity.
The setting for the film appears to be circa 70's plus or minus a decade. In order to appreciate this film, you must pay attention to the dialogue as well as the background setting as it all circles back. The meaning of the title is explained near the end of the film. Her best friend is Jenny. played by Ella Dershowitz, another celebrity child.
It is the type of film you would want to watch twice to pick up stuff you missed the first time. Great first effort in this semi-biographical tale.
Guide: F-bomb. No sex or nudity.