The Feels (film)
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| The Feels | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jenée LaMarque |
| Screenplay by | Jenée LaMarque Lauren Parks |
| Starring | Constance Wu Angela Trimbur Josh Fadem Jenée LaMarque Ever Mainard |
| Cinematography | Kristin Fieldhouse |
| Edited by | Steph Zenee Perez |
Production company | Provenance Pictures |
Release date | 9 June 2017 |
Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
The Feels is a 2017 dramedy film directed by Jenée LaMarque.
Synopsis
The Feels is an improvised comedy about a group of friends who set out on a lesbian bachelorette weekend, celebrating the upcoming nuptials of Andi (Constance Wu) and Lu (Angela Trimbur). Under the influence of alcohol, Lu admits to everyone that she’s never had an orgasm, to Andi's complete surprise and dismay. The fun weekend is derailed in unexpected ways, causing everyone to reflect on subjects such as trust, love, and their first orgasms.
Cast
- Constance Wu - Andi / Bride
- Angela Trimbur - Lu / Bride
- Josh Fadem - Josh
- Jenée LaMarque - Nikki / Lu's sister
- Ever Mainard - Regular Helen
- Lauren Parks - Vivien
- Kárin Tatoyan - Kárin
Reception
Variety critic Dennis Harvey called the film "uneven but pleasing", predicting a target audience following in LGBT circles, and modest mainstream success. He concluded that the film fell somewhat short as a drama, because it didn't reach the necessary depth of the characters, but that "as a comedy, “The Feels” has considerable sprightly appeal, although it could have used slightly more assertive visual packaging. The dialogue and scene rhythms have a nice, loose, improvisational feel, and Steph Zenee Perez’s editing maintains a bright pace."[1] Cinema365 also gave the film a mixed review: The critique found it refreshing to see lesbians given the front and center of a film, as "often Hollywood tends to give the lesbian community short shrift, relegating them to supporting roles or comedy relief. Very rarely are any films told from a lesbian point of view even in independent films as this one is." The review called upon mainstream audiences to view it, and not see it as a lesbian niche work. On the negative side, however, this review also found the drama of the film "manufactured rather than earned."[2]
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Cleveland International Film Festival | Best American Independent Feature | Jenée LaMarque | Nominated |
| ReelWomenDirect Award for Excellence in Directing by a Woman | Jenée LaMarque | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | L.A. Outfest | Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film | Ever Mainard | Won |
| Long Beach QFilm Festival | Outstanding Performance | Ever Mainard | Won | |
| NewFest: New York's LGBT Film Festival | Best Feature | The Feels | Won | |
| Seattle International Film Festival | New American Cinema Competition | Jenée LaMarque | Nominated |
References
- ^ Harvey, Dennis (June 21, 2017). "Film Review: 'The Feels'". Variety. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
- ^ "The Feels". Cinema365. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
