Jessica Hecht Archives - Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film

The Sunlit Night (2020)

Chris says: “I applaud Jenny Slate for toning down her usual quirkiness a few notches, but apart from the stunning cinematography and maybe David Paymer’s incendiary speech at his daughter’s wedding, nothing here makes much of a lasting impression. 2

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Northern Borders (2014)

By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 4 cats
Director: Jay Craven
Starring: Bruce Dern | Geneviève Bujold | Jacqueline Hennessey | Jessica Hecht | Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick

Jason says: “Having lived in New England my entire life, I’m mildly curious as to whether Jay Craven’s ‘Northern Kingdom’ films were ever particularly visible outside the region. They’re local and low budget, but fairly well made, and usually have

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Starting Out in the Evening (2007)

By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 4 cats
Director: Andrew Wagner
Starring: Adrian Lester | Frank Langella | Jessica Hecht | Lauren Ambrose | Lili Taylor

Michael says: “Come on, wouldn’t you see this for the cast alone? Another film featuring a widowed academic in New York City, similar in gentle tone to THE VISITOR, but with a different look at the way we live our

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Saving Face (2005)

Michael says: “First-time filmmaker Alice Wu has created a delightful, blend of romantic comedy and culture clash in her story about the multi-generational, Chinese-American family. Wil is a successful young surgeon in New York City, but each Friday night she

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