DVD Talk Forum

Go Back  DVD Talk Forum > Entertainment Discussions > Movie Talk
Reload this Page >

Mistress America (2015, Baumbach) S: Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke

Register
FAQ
Social Groups
Calendar
Search
Today's Posts
Mark Forums Read
Movie Talk A Discussion area for everything movie related including films In The Theaters

Mistress America (2015, Baumbach) S: Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke

   
Old 06-06-15, 10:11 AM
  #1  
Moderator
Thread Starter
 
dex14's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 41,473
Likes: 0
Received 3,395 Likes on 2,309 Posts
Mistress America (2015, Baumbach) S: Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke


<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6z8MCW16uZY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

In MISTRESS AMERICA, Tracy (Lola Kirke) is a lonely college freshman in New York, having neither the exciting university experience nor the glamorous metropolitan lifestyle she envisioned. But when she is taken in by her soon-to-be stepsister, Brooke (Greta Gerwig) – a resident of Times Square and adventurous gal about town – she is rescued from her disappointment and seduced by Brooke's alluringly mad schemes.
dex14 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-06-15, 04:58 PM
  #2  
Banned
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 674
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: Mistress America (2015, Baumbach) S: Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke
I wonder if Gerwig will be quirky and awkward in this.
EctoCooler is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-06-15, 05:47 PM
  #3  
Banned by request
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Goodbye and Good Luck
Posts: 17,800
Received 776 Likes on 580 Posts
Re: Mistress America (2015, Baumbach) S: Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke
That would be a departure, now wouldn't it. Even more of a departure if Noah Baumbach was involved.

Oh...wait a second...
E Unit is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-06-15, 06:10 PM
  #4  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Hokeyboy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Posts: 20,205
Received 583 Likes on 360 Posts
Re: Mistress America (2015, Baumbach) S: Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke
A legit question, and not just bitching/bashing: do Baumbach's movies vary in tone/quality, or does he go for that same airy, quirky, preciously twee dryness in every film? Because I've only seen one, and I wanted to strangle every last motherfucker involved with the production of Greenberg -- every indie film trope/cliche imaginable, all in a bowl.
Hokeyboy is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-06-15, 06:27 PM
  #5  
Banned by request
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Goodbye and Good Luck
Posts: 17,800
Received 776 Likes on 580 Posts
Re: Mistress America (2015, Baumbach) S: Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke
That's mostly the reason for my comment, he's all about that same airy, quirky, preciously twee dryness in his films. I liked it okay with Francis Ha, and to a lesser extent with Greenberg. But you've seen one, you've seen the extent of his writing/directing style. And now that he's been dating Greta Gerwig, expect her to be front and center in all of his future projects. Or so it seems.
E Unit is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-06-15, 06:56 PM
  #6  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Posts: 15,745
Received 500 Likes on 348 Posts
Re: Mistress America (2015, Baumbach) S: Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke
Originally Posted by trespoochies View Post
That's mostly the reason for my comment, he's all about that same airy, quirky, preciously twee dryness in his films. I liked it okay with Francis Ha, and to a lesser extent with Greenberg. But you've seen one, you've seen the extent of his writing/directing style
Yes, and very similar in that regard with Wes Anderson.

Baumbach and Anderson really need to change it up.
Coral is online now  
Reply Like
Old 08-19-15, 05:33 AM
  #7  
DVD Talk Limited Edition
 
Hazel Motes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 7,321
Received 309 Likes on 211 Posts
Re: Mistress America (2015, Baumbach) S: Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke
You guys are high, Frances Ha is great. Its Baumbach's best film. I'm stoked they're collaborating again.

Here's trailer 2:


<iframe width="854" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SHNEG61-h2g" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Hazel Motes is offline  
Reply Like
Old 08-19-15, 07:05 AM
  #8  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Ash Ketchum's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 12,383
Received 198 Likes on 148 Posts
Re: Mistress America (2015, Baumbach) S: Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke
Does she play a manic pixie dream girl in this?
Ash Ketchum is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-06-16, 06:29 AM
  #9  
DVD Talk Limited Edition
 
Hazel Motes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 7,321
Received 309 Likes on 211 Posts
Re: Mistress America (2015, Baumbach) S: Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke
Guess no one saw this and those who did didn't really care for it, but I loved it.
Hazel Motes is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-06-16, 07:19 AM
  #10  
Moderator
Thread Starter
 
dex14's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 41,473
Likes: 0
Received 3,395 Likes on 2,309 Posts
Re: Mistress America (2015, Baumbach) S: Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke
I saw in theatres a while back. I thought it was OK. A little manic... I thought Lola Kirke was great.
dex14 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-06-16, 09:09 AM
  #11  
DVD Talk Hero
 
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 44,093
Received 754 Likes on 613 Posts
Re: Mistress America (2015, Baumbach) S: Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke
Originally Posted by Chadm View Post
Guess no one saw this and those who did didn't really care for it, but I loved it.
I've seen it listed surprisingly high on numerous "Best of 2015" lists.
RichC2 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-22-17, 08:55 PM
  #12  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
lwhy?'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Nashville and Crossville, TN
Posts: 8,156
Received 468 Likes on 366 Posts
Re: Mistress America (2015, Baumbach) S: Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke
I watched this tonight and enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Kirke and Gerwig are great in this. 3.5/5

I didn't care for Greenberg at all. I'm going to need to Watch While We're Young now and see if it's on the Greenberg or Mistress America spectrum.
lwhy? is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-25-17, 09:25 AM
  #13  
Moderator
Thread Starter
 
dex14's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 41,473
Likes: 0
Received 3,395 Likes on 2,309 Posts
Re: Mistress America (2015, Baumbach) S: Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke
Originally Posted by lwhy? View Post
I watched this tonight and enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Kirke and Gerwig are great in this. 3.5/5

I didn't care for Greenberg at all. I'm going to need to Watch While We're Young now and see if it's on the Greenberg or Mistress America spectrum.
What about Frances Ha?

I enjoyed WWWY overall. But it goes in a random direction I wasn't expecting.
dex14 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 01-25-17, 05:08 PM
  #14  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
lwhy?'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Nashville and Crossville, TN
Posts: 8,156
Received 468 Likes on 366 Posts
Re: Mistress America (2015, Baumbach) S: Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke
Originally Posted by dex14 View Post
What about Frances Ha?

I enjoyed WWWY overall. But it goes in a random direction I wasn't expecting.
I haven't seen it. I just added it to my Netflix queue.
lwhy? is offline  
Reply Like
Back to Subforum
Movie Talk
View Next Unread
Wolves (2017, D: Freundlich) S: Michael Shannon, Carla Gugino

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Advanced Search

Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -

Copyright © 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.