![]() ![]() ![]() Meredith’s ex-husband (Alfred Molina) tries to calm the waters, but during the next several days, Josie and Meredith interact warily as they try to come to terms with Michael’s death.įitch may be best known for an earlier novel about a destructive mother, White Oleander, which was turned into a more conventional narrative movie starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Alison Lohman and Renee Zellweger. But when she tries to attend his funeral, she has a confrontation with Michael’s mother, Meredith (Janet McTeer), an imperious concert pianist. As she tries to make sense of this horrific act, Josie recalls her romance with Michael (Rhys Wakefield), an artist. ![]() The feature, adapted by Tamblyn and Ed Dougherty from Janet Fitch’s 2006 novel, begins with a distraught young woman, Josie (Alia Shawkat), receiving a phone call that announces the suicide of her boyfriend. Although the pic may not ignite the box office, it stays in the memory and promises an intriguing future for Tamblyn. The directorial debut of actress and writer Amber Tamblyn features two strong performances and an expressionistic, non-linear style that can be challenging but ultimately seems appropriate to the subject of the film. Among the dramatic films showcased at this year’s LA Film Festival, Paint It Black certainly stands as one of the most audacious. ![]()
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