EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for Swanberg and Gerwig's 'Nights and Weekends'
Filed under: Drama, Independent, Romance, Movie Marketing, Trailers and Clips
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Cinematical has just received the first trailer for Nights and Weekends, written, starring and directed by Joe Swanberg and Greta Gerwig. The film, which first premiered during this year's South by Southwest Film Festival (or SXSW), follows one couple struggling to maintain a long distance relationship, and all the ups and downs that go along with that. Not only does it rank among Swanberg and Gerwig's best to date, but, as I said in my review, both "do a tremendous job tapping into everything we love about our relationships, as well as everything we hate – and they do this with moments, glances, kisses and tears. No score. No set pieces. No set up and payoff."
Like most films that carry the Swanberg and Gerwig name, it's experimental and it definitely takes risks in the way it conveys the story -- but that's also what makes it unique and a pleasure to watch. Instead of searching for plot points, you're forced to share this couple's most intimate moments together -- and not only does it feel raw, fresh and funky, but also satisfying and somewhat therapeutic.
IFC Festival Direct will bring Nights and Weekends to your living room via On Demand beginning September 24, and the film will also enjoy a theatrical run at New York's IFC Center beginning October 10th. Check it out, and let us know what you think. See the trailer below ...










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9-05-2008 @ 2:04PM
Sheila said...
I was at premiere of "Nights and Weekends" during SXSW.. And thought it was excellent..
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9-05-2008 @ 5:10PM
Pierre said...
One thing I'm worried about which I gathered from the trailers is how much this film delves into the realm of 'sickening romanticism as seen through the lens of a 15 year old'. I liked Hannah Takes the Stairs though so I'll remain positive.
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