Ep1088: IndieSeen: Your Sister's Sister (2011) - Movie Review
This month, Ian and Sujewa look back on a truly remarkable indie gem from 2011: Lynn Shelton's three-character dramedy, Your Sister’s Sister!
Mark Duplass stars as Jack, an aimless Seattle-ite who's still grieving a year after his brother's death. His best friend, Iris (Emily Blunt), offers him the use of her family's remote cabin for a week, to relax, reflect, and plan to get his life back on track. Little do either of them know that Iris's older sister, Hannah (Rosemarie DeWitt) has also decided to stay at the house, following a nasty breakup. During a comedically tumultuous week, the trio will uncover secrets, shatter illusions, and make decisions that will affect them for decades to come.
In this spoilerific review, the guys lament the loss of the earnest relationship indie; pay tribute to the stars' distinct approach to delivering realistic performances, in service of Shelton's keen direction and sharp screenplay (minus a few spotty contrivances); and dig into some interpretations of where the story might go, following a harsh cut to black.
Plus: Stick around to learn how Sujewa approaches learning about new film gear, in preparation for shooting his films!
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