Fits and Starts
David Warwik (Wyatt Cenac) is a struggling writer who has been toiling away at the same novel for years. His wife Jennifer (Greta Lee) is a hot young literary figure, who has just released a new masterpiece. When her publisher invites the couple to an artists' salon at his home in Connecticut, the pair embark on a twisted journey, and David must face his demons and try to "not be weird" among the waspy salon guests and competitive artists in attendance.
He encounters a dentist with publishing aspirations, a book critic full of condescending advice, a fellow writer who may know his wife a little too well, an old "friend," and a high powered bipolar literary agent who just might be able to help him... for a price.
Nominated for the Gamechanger Award and Jury Award for Narrative Feature at the SXSW Film Festival.
"FITS AND STARTS is a hilarious interpretation of modern artistry." - Samantha Ladwig, Bust Magazine
Running Time
83 mins
Year
2017
Kanopy ID
4090619
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Comments (11)
The first film in a year and a half that I've watched to the end.
Hilarious, though it's appeal may not extend beyond writers.
A totally unbelievable plot. No one is as stupid as the character Wyatt Cenac plays (and he's a writer). How movies like this get money to fund them is a true mystery.
man that was excruciating! i just could not watch beyond that point of realizing this. now wonder if ppl who created this are poc themselves or not *yuk*
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Funny and inspiring!
That was great, a fun, funny, simple sweet story with engaging dialogue. Worth the watch.
liked this film.
like it :)
Rewarding way to spend some screen time. Cathartic for all of us NY artists who feel awkward while schmoozing. Sweet characters well acted.
I liked it. It what sparks the better half to inspire the other in a strange way.