This episode is dedicated to the memory of the great cinematographer Haskell Wexler (“Coming Home”, “Matewan”) & filmmaker (“Medium Cool”) & David Bowie.
In the first segment, actor/director Ross Partridge discussing his new film, “Lamb”, which he also co-stars in along with the young actress Oona Laurence (“Southpaw”). A lonely, middle-aged man (Partridge) befriends a neglected 11-year-old (Oona Laurence) and takes her for a weeklong retreat into the wilderness. The film is currently screening at the Cinema Village in NYC and at the Laemmle Music Hall in Beverly Hills. It is also available on Amazon, iTunes, Vudu & Google Play.
In the second segment, filmmaker Alison Bagnall discusses her dramedy, “Funny Bunny”, which stars Kentucker Audley, Joslyn Jensen, Olly Alesander & Eleanor Hendricks. An awkward, reclusive, unusual young man with a wealth of trust fund money develops a friendship with a hapless anti-obesity crusader who comes knocking on his door for donations. The film is now available on iTunes, Amazon, Vudu and xbox.
This episode of the podcast is sponsored by the Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA Film program. Visit www.vcfa.edu/film for more information.
