
American filmmaker Adam Christian Clark directs and stars in this jet-black comedy centered around the LA dating scene, as a self-obsessed filmmaker finds himself on the market once again. The film is a darkly funny and sometimes brutal affair. After ridiculing his girlfriend, director Astor Williams Stevenson finds himself single and trying to discover what exactly it is he wants. At the same time, he attempts to get a film off the ground and soon learns that his creative vi... (Full plot summary below)
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American filmmaker Adam Christian Clark directs and stars in this jet-black comedy centered around the LA dating scene, as a self-obsessed filmmaker finds himself on the market once again. The film is a darkly funny and sometimes brutal affair. After ridiculing his girlfriend, director Astor Williams Stevenson finds himself single and trying to discover what exactly it is he wants. At the same time, he attempts to get a film off the ground and soon learns that his creative vision will not align with that of his crew. As Astor goes on a number of dates his abrasiveness and cynical attitude towards life seems to become ever more crystallized. The centerpiece of the film is a fearless performance from Clark as he embodies a man whose self-loathing is hidden by arrogance. Yet, for all his bluff and bluster Clark manages to add a sheen of vulnerability to make Astor a compelling and sympathetic character. While the film is reminiscent of great American cinema of the 1970's (with some slight echoes of the works of Woody Allen) with a somewhat staccato structure made up of disparate moments, this is still a thoroughly modern affair replete with some graphic sexuality and an often-harsh takedown on modern views of dating. Yet despite its moments of cynicism, this also manages to be a witty and funny affair and is a must for all those who appreciate strong voices within American cinema.
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| Backseat MafiaRob AldamA brilliant take on narcissism and a total lack of self-awareness. |
| Shadows on the WallRich ClineIt's a superb combination of writing, directing and acting. And each of the costars brings an equally messy personality to his or her character. |
| HighDef DigestDeirdre CrimminsClark seems to have enough of a critical eye to look at the various shortcomings of Astor, and unapologetically portray the character as the jerk that he really is. Perhaps one day Astor will be as good of a director as Clark has shown himself to be. |
| Movies in FocusNiall BrowneA dark and somewhat bitter dramedy, director-writer-star Adam Christian Clark's Newly Single is a punchy character piece that really draws you into its orbit. |
| New York TimesMartin TsaiAmid the familiar personality quirks, airy loft setting, glowing cinematography and orchestral score, the toxicity of Astor's narcissism and frustration leaps out. |
| User ReviewKaren MThis movie was very enjoyable to watch. Itï¿ 1/2(TM)s true to the reality of being broken hearted and trying to keep your head above water. A candid depiction of online dating. The landscape is mostly Astor letting his instincts go array while trying to comfort his insatiable need for validation. I highly recommend this movie as it is truly a magnificent work of art. |
| User ReviewFilm ROne of my unexpectedly favorite movies of 2018. Incredibly original. |
| User ReviewSandi JWeird, uncomfortable, and both in kind of an amazing way. |
| User Reviewmargaret sDark, cynical and pointless. Definitely not entertaining. Seemed like time I'll spent. Character in movie is toxic and movie feels heavy and unrelenting. No added value if the movie is not entertaining nor brings any new insights, why spend your precious time watching it. |