Though the film is small in scope, and much more adept at comedy than romance, firsttime writerdirector sophie brooks tells her story with appealing simplicity, and zosia mamet. The boy downstairs begins like a straight up stalkaratzi flick. Not much there inthe boy downstairs posted on january 31, 2018 by rogerinorlando theres not much to say about the enervated romance the boy downstairs, except that literally every character and actor playing that character is more interesting than the leads. The film was released on february 16, 2018, by filmrise. Jan 15, 2018 opening in select theaters february 16, 2018 diana zosia mamet, hbos girls moves back to new york city after a few years abroad and finds the perfect brooklyn apartment for a fresh. The woman downstairs 2017 softcore sex softcore porn. By activating, you agree that you want to enable cloud technology to access your xfinity stream subscription on additional supported devices like computers and tablets, as well as the tv connected to your settop dvr via comcasts network. Apr 23, 2017 the boy downstairs is playing throughout the tribeca film festival.
The boy was released in the united states on january 22, 2016, by. In the boy downstairs, a debut feature from the writer and director sophie brooks, not only do diana and ben live in the same brownstone, but ben is also dating meg, the real estate agent. Yet on the first night in her new home, she discovers that her exboyfriend ben matthew shear, the meyerowitz stories new and selected, mistress america lives in the apartment below hers. The boy downstairs is not as i, at least, feared a sequel to the people. Zosia mamet, matthew shear, deirdre oconnell, sarah ramos, diana irvine rt. Diana moves back to new york city after a few years abroad and finds the perfect brooklyn apartment for a fresh start. The boy is a 2016 horror film directed by william brent bell and written by stacey menear. Zosia mamet of girls fame stars in this twentysomething romantic comedy that borrows the aesthetic and location of the popular hbo show. Jun 05, 2018 starring zosia mamet girls and directed by sophie brooks in her first feature film outing, the boy downstairs is an interesting, if a little dull, woody allenesque indie romcom which tries its. Starring zosia mamet girls and directed by sophie brooks in her first feature film outing, the boy downstairs is an interesting, if a little dull, woody allenesque indie romcom which tries its best to be quirky and fresh, but sadly ends up feeling a little predictable and contrived.
Plus, how to see the cute romcom the boy downstairs and the exquisite drama novitiate. Starring zosia mamet girls and directed by sophie brooks in her first feature film outing, the boy downstairs is an interesting, if a little dull, woody allenesque indie romcom which tries its. The boy downstairs official trailer 2018 romantic movie hd. A young woman is forced to reflect on her first relationship when she inadvertently moves into her exboyfriends apartment building. Diana played by zosia mamet moves into a building and finds that her exboyfriend is in the apartment downstairs. Greene brownstone as boy several years later in writerdirector sophie brooks bittersweet, comic and charming film the boy downstairs, starring zosia mamet girls, which premiered sunday night at the tribeca film festival the splittime narrative opens in midwinter, with a. The boy downstairs is playing throughout the tribeca film festival. Three years ago she left behind mensch and loving boyfriend ben matthew shear. The boy downstairs 2017 tribeca film festival narrative spotlight world premiere written and directed by. Overview of boy downstairs, the, 2017, directed by sophie brooks, with arliss howard, jeff ward, deborah offner, at turner classic movies. Sophie brookss debut film makes up for some flimsy characterisation by wearing its heart on its sleeve. But sometimes the jokes are thrown away, rather than throwaway. Feb 15, 2018 in the boy downstairs, a debut feature from the writer and director sophie brooks, not only do diana and ben live in the same brownstone, but ben is also dating meg, the real estate agent.
The boy downstairs is brooks first feature film after graduating from nyu tisch with a bfa in film and tv, and it certainly feels like the first film of a student filmmaker fresh outta film. The story of a young woman who discovers her ex is living in the same apartment block proves just how cinematic conversation can be sophie brookss lofi comedy the boy downstairs is idealistic, romantic and anticlimactic. Filming began on march 10, 2015, in victoria, british columbia. The intelligent, captivating zosia mamet hbos girls takes centre stage in this charming, nora ephronesque, manhattanset romantic comedy. Apr 26, 2017 starting at the point where a traditional romantic comedy would be setting its sights on the finish line, sophie brooks the boy downstairs offers a woman who, having loved a man and broken up. Video archive for the film the boy downstairs, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2018. When diana mamet moves back to new york city after a long stay in london, she moves into a brownstone only to discover that her exboyfriend ben matthew shear is living downstairs.
The film is likeable enough, despite having a plot that plods more than fizzes. But as old wounds are opened, they are forced to confront the true nature of their feelings. Opening in select theaters february 16, 2018 diana zosia mamet, hbos girls moves back to new york city after a few years abroad and finds the perfect brooklyn apartment for a fresh. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the boy downstairs near you. The boy downstairs is a reminder that, against all the odds, just talking can be intensely cinematic. The boy downstairs is a light, enjoyable romantic comedy that, while not having very much lasting power, is a well scripted, well performed film with a decent number of laughs and proves to be a solid feature debut for sophie brooks. The boy downstairs official trailer 2018 romantic movie. The boy downstairs is an affable and consistently funny portrait of a woman who realises she has just been gifted the chance to fix the biggest mistake of her life. The boy downstairs 2018 rated pg for some sexual material, brief strong language and drug references. The boy downstairs 2018 diana moves back to new york city after a few years abroad and finds the perfect brooklyn apartment for a fresh start. The woman downstairs 2017 softcore sex softcore porn compilation 9 min. Times and rush ticket details are available on the festivals website. It is an international coproduction between china and the united states.
Matthew shear and zosia mamet in the boy downstairs. Filming began on march 10, 2015, in victoria, british columbia the boy was released in the united states on january 22, 2016, by stxfilms. The boy downstairs where to stream and watch decider. She tries to live her life, but is drawn back to him time and time again. That doesnt mean there arent scary situations, especially for those who have experienced an awkward breakup. The boy downstairs trailer 2018 trailer for the boy downstairs, starring zosia mamet, matthew shear and sarah ramos. Movie detail page village east cinema the boy downstairs. Its a classic formula girl meets boy, girl dumps boy, girl inadvertently moves into the same ft. There is a slightness to this that is both virtue and vice. Starting at the point where a traditional romantic comedy would be setting its sights on the finish line, sophie brooks the boy downstairs offers a woman who, having loved a man and broken up. The boy downstairs is a first date multiplied by 90 mins, the growing pains of what normal people call a relationship.
The boy downstairs synopsis a woman moves into a new apartment and meets her neighbor, who turns out to be her exboyfriend. From writerdirector sophie brooks, the boy downstairs is an original romantic comedy about a young woman forced to revisit a former relationship, whilst trying to adapt to her life back in new york after a twoyear stint in london. But stefan weinbergers notable cinematography is spectacular. From writerdirector sophie brooks, the boy downstairs is an original romantic comedy about a young woman forced to revisit a former relationship, whilst trying to adapt to her life back in. Constructed around two parallel narratives, one in the. A woman moves into a new apartment and meets her neighbor, who turns out to be her exboyfriend. The boy downstairs zosia mamet proves shes got what it takes to play a single solitary girl in a minor but likable semimumblecore romcom. After an awkward reunion, diana proclaims her intentions to be friends. Find out where the boy downstairs is streaming, if the boy downstairs is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. During the first night in her new home, she discovers that her exboyfriend ben lives in the apartment below hers. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Indulge in wine, beer and cocktails as we toast the everexpanding frontiers of jewish film. She is trying to do what thousands of others have attempted since reading jack kerouac while he is locked into a techno sound space like the lost. She isnt charming or outgoing, so her stalking behavior ends up as awkward as her attempt at small talk.
Greene brownstone as boy several years later in writerdirector sophie brooks bittersweet, comic and charming film the boy downstairs, starring zosia mamet girls, which premiered sunday night at the tribeca film festival. Diana zosia mamet, hbos girls moves back to new york and finds the perfect apartment for a fresh start. I wanted to see the boy downstairs at the london film festival but sadly my schedule didnt allow for it, so i had to make up for that ahead of its release, and im glad i did because its a lovely little film. Check out the first official trailer of the boy downstairs, the upcoming romantic drama comedy movie written and directed by sophie brooks and starring zosia mamet, matthew shear, sarah ramos, deirdre oconnell, diana irvine, and arliss howard. The boy downstairs is a 2017 american romantic comedydrama film written and directed by sophie brooks. Jan 12, 2018 if you had high expectations for zosia mamets postgirls career, youll be happy to know that theyre likely to be exceeded by her new film, the boy downstairs.
She is trying to do what thousands of others have attempted since reading jack kerouac while he is locked into a techno sound space like the lost leader of a nowhere band. Love, life, its tough guys the boy downstairs london film. If you had high expectations for zosia mamets postgirls career, youll be happy to know that theyre likely to be exceeded by her new film, the boy downstairs. Diana zosia mamet, hbos girls moves back to new york city after a few years aboard and finds the perfect brooklyn apartment for a fresh start. With zosia mamet, matthew shear, deirdre oconnell, sarah ramos. Soon, she discovers her exboyfriend ben matthew shear, mistress america lives in the apartment. From writerdirector sophie brooks, the boy downstairs is an original romantic comedy about a. Brooks works through the story furtther to reach a conclusion that seems little too tidy, but still serves its purpose. The acting is purposefully awkward and somehow the film as whole manages to feel homey, uplifting, and comforting. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below.
The boy downstairs zosia mamet matthew shear deirdre oconnell 2018 diana moves back to new york city after a few years abroad and finds the perfect brooklyn apartment for a fresh start. Following the next wave spotlight screening of the boy downstairs, join us in the lounge on the castro mezzanine for a reception with director sohpie brooks. Starring zosia mamet, matthew shear, deirdre oconnell, sarah ramos, and diana irvine. The boy downstairs tells the story of diana zosia mamet, who moves back to new york city after a.
The film stars zosia mamet, matthew shear, deirdre oconnell, sarah ramos and diana irvine. Diana zosia mamet moves back to new york city after a few years in london and finds what seems to be the perfect brooklyn apartment to start fresh. Jan 16, 2018 the boy downstairs trailer 2018 trailer for the boy downstairs, starring zosia mamet, matthew shear and sarah ramos. The boy downstairs is an affable and consistently funny portrait of a woman who realises she has just been gifted the chance to fix. The boy downstairs is not as i, at least, feared a sequel to the people under the stairs. Mamet plays diana, an aspiring writer who moves back to new york city after living in london.
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