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Wikipedia article
'Peter and Vandy' is a 2009 American romantic independent drama film starring Jason Ritter and Jess Weixler. The film was written and directed by Jay DiPietro, adapted from his own play of the same name which opened in 2002 in New York..[https://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/24/theater/theater-review-a-regular-romantic-path-examined-at-close-range.html?scp=1&sq=A%20Regular%20Romantic%20Path%20Examined%20at%20Close%20Range%20&st=cse Weber, Buce]. 'The New York Times', theater review, "A Regular Romantic Path Examined at Close Range," September 24, 2002. Last accessed: February 16, 2011.
Plot
'Peter and Vandy' is a love story told out of order. Set in Manhattan, the story shifts back and forth in time, juxtaposing Peter and Vandy's romantic beginnings with the twisted, manipulative, regular couple they become.
Cast
* Jason Ritter as Peter
* Jess Weixler as Vandy
* Jesse L. Martin as Paul
* Tracie Thoms as Marissa
* Noah Bean as Andrew
* Bruce Altman as Dad
* Dana Eskelson as Emma
* Kristina Klebe as Michelle
* Zak Orth as Keith
* David Rasche as Alan
* Maryann Plunkett as Mom
Release
The film selected and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2009. It opened on a limited release basis in the United States in October of the same year. It has been screened at various film festivals, including: the So Paulo International Film Festival, the Gen Art Film Festival, the AFI Dallas Film Festival, the Waterfront Film Festival, the Provincetown International Film Festival and the Tallgrass Film Festival.[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1144551/releaseinfo 'Peter and Vandy']. IMDb, Release Info Section. Last accessed: February 16, 2011.[http://www.vimooz.com/blog/2009/05/peter-and-vandy-goes-with-strand/ Editor] . Vimooz web site, 2009. Last accessed: February 16, 2011.Cook Street Productions; . Last accessed: February 17, 2011.
A DVD of the film was released on February 9, 2010, in Region 1.'Peter and Vandy' at Amazon.com.
Reception
Critical response
'Peter Vandy' drew mixed reviews from critics. , the film holds a 65% approval rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, based on 20 reviews with an average rating of 5.55/10. 'The New York Times' film critic Jeannette Catsoulis gave the film a mixed review, praising the film's acting, photography, and soundtrack but saying "nonlinear structure...and unrevealing dialogue too often hold us at arm's length, a puzzle to be solved without sufficient clues....'Peter and Vandy' is more a designer frame for actors than nourishing entertainment."[https://movies.nytimes.com/2009/10/09/movies/09peter.html Catsoulis, Jeannette]. 'The New York Times', film review, "A Couple Out of Order," October 9, 2009. Last accessed: February 16, 2011. By contrast, film critics Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat of the web-based 'Spirituality & Practice', praised the nonlinear structure, saying "the filmmaker challenges us to understand and appreciate that intimate relationships stand or fall on the basis of how couples handle trifles and everyday routines.[http://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/films/films.php?id=19379 Brussat, Frederic and Mary Ann]. 'Spirituality & Practice', October 2009. Last accessed: February 16, 2011. 'Metromix' film critic Geoff Berkshire also liked the film, saying it offers "a refreshingly clear-eyed look at relationships," comparing it to 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'. "The non-linear approach relies on both subtle and obvious visual clues to keep the audience properly oriented, and enhances the narrative...DiPietro's dialogue is sharp and Ritter and Weixler credibly flesh out characters who aren't always likeable, they're just two regular people trying their best at love."[http://chicago.metromix.com/movies/movie_review/peter-and-vandy-review/1513725/content Berkshire, Geoff] . 'Metromix', film review, October 8, 2009. Last accessed: February 16, 2011. Meanwhile, panning the film in 'Variety', critic Todd McCarthy felt "Some of the linear deck-shuffling creates small frissons, but there's no underlying tension or subtext to shore up the banal talk."[https://www.variety.com/review/VE1117939442?refcatid=31 McCarthy, Todd]. 'Variety', film review, January 22, 2009. Last accessed: February 16, 2011.Awards
'Nominated'* Sundance Film Festival: Grand Jury Prize, Dramatic, Jay DiPietro; 2009.
Soundtrack
Track listing
* "Abel" by The National'Peter and Vandy', , Soundtrack section. Last accessed: February 16, 2011.* "Wet and Rusting" by Menomena
* "Brace Yourself" by Les Savy Fav
* "Air Better Come" by The Shaky Hands
* "Enticing Luxuries" by Chris DiPetrio
* "Overture" by Patrick Wolf
* "Good Arms vs. Bad Arms" by Frightened Rabbit
* "Fireworks" by Animal Collective
* "For Money or Love" by The Like Young
* "The Same Old Song" by 33 To Nothing
* "Gospel" by The National
References
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