Written and directed by Kris Rey, this film is a sensitive and intelligent portrayal of a woman in her mid-30’s struggling to find herself. Kate Conklin (Gillian Jacobs) has just published her first novel, “Seasons Past.” She is thrilled until the book reviews are bad and the sales very disappointing. Her publisher soon decides to cancel her book tour. As if all this wasn’t enough, her fiance has recently broken off their engagement and already has another girlfriend. Some of her friends seem to be further ahead in their life. For example, her best friend, Laura (Zoe Chao), is married and about to have a baby.
Kate’s former professor David Kirkpatrick (Jemaine Clement) invites her to the campus of her alma mater for a book reading. She’s a celebrity there, since not many English majors get a novel published. David was her mentor, and she had a crush on him in college. Kate takes David up on the offer and is then emotionally pulled into the gravitational field of college life. Across the street from the bed-and-breakfast she is staying at is the house she lived in while she was there. She starts hanging out with the college kids living there, primarily Hugo (Josh Wiggens). She also has some appointments to give advice to promising writers, such as Rachel (played by Kate Micucci).
Is Ms. Conklin as talented as she thought? What made “Seasons Past” a flop, and can she correct the problem? Does she even has the guts to try again?
Gillian Jacobs is a talented actress who was also terrific in “Don’t Think Twice” (2016), an excellent movie about an improv troupe. The film is often very funny in an offbeat way, but also deals with serious issues honestly and sincerely. I think Kris Rey has a bright future, too. It’s a solid rental which costs $6.99 on Amazon Prime.
Written and directed by Kris Rey, this film is a sensitive and intelligent portrayal of a woman in her mid-30's struggling to find herself. Kate Conklin (Gillian Jacobs) has just published her first novel, "Seasons Past." She is thrilled until the book reviews are bad and the sales very disappointing. Her publisher soon decides to cancel her book tour. As if all this wasn't enough, her fiance has recently broken off their engagement and already has another girlfriend. Some of her friends seem to be further ahead in their life. For example, her best friend, Laura (Zoe Chao), is married and about to have a baby. Kate's former professor David Kirkpatrick (Jemaine Clement) invites her to the campus of her alma mater for a book reading. She's a celebrity there, since not many English majors get a novel published. David was her mentor, and she had a crush on him in college. Kate takes David up on the offer and is then emotionally pulled into the gravitational field of college life. Across the street from the bed-and-breakfast she is staying at is the house she lived in while she was there. She starts hanging out with the college kids living there, primarily Hugo (Josh Wiggens). She also has some appointments to give advice to promising writers, such as Rachel (played by Kate Micucci). Is Ms. Conklin as talented as she thought? What made "Seasons Past" a flop, and can she correct the problem? Does she even has the guts to try again? Gillian Jacobs is a talented actress who was also terrific in "Don't Think Twice" (2016), an excellent movie about an improv troupe. The film is often very funny in an offbeat way, but also deals with serious issues honestly and sincerely. I think Kris Rey has a bright future, too. It's a solid rental which costs $6.99 on Amazon Prime.
I Used to Go Here: Quirky Comedy/Drama
I Used to Go Here: Quirky Comedy/Drama
2020-08-12
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Entertaining and Often Funny
Fine performance By Gillian Jacobs!
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