My Life with Morrissey
| My Life with Morrissey | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | Andrew Overtoom |
| Produced by |
Andrew Overtoom Tricia Noble |
| Written by | Andrew Overtoom |
| Starring |
Jackie Buscarino Eduardo Acosta Carla Jimenez Ben Watson |
| Music by |
Nicolas Carr Thomas Chase |
| Cinematography | Andrew Overtoom |
| Edited by | Lynn Hobson |
Production company |
Twelve Angry Films |
| Distributed by | Overt Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
My Life with Morrissey is a 2003 independent feature film written, produced and directed by Andrew Overtoom.[1] The film won the Audience Award at the Black Point Film Festival in 2003.[2]
Plot
The film chronicles the adventures of an off-kilter career girl whose life goes completely berserk after she meets her idol, British rock star Morrissey who, as the former Smiths frontman remains a towering figure in the Britrock pantheon.[3][4]
Cast
- Jackie Buscarino as Jackie
- Eduardo Acosta as Ed
- Carla Jimenez as Virginia
- Ben Watson as Routly
Reception
Critical response
The film received mostly mixed reviews from critics and Internet websites. Chris Garcia from FanBoy Planet.com written, "A charming turned spooky comedy that more bizarre and unpredictable."[5][6] Eric Campos from Film Threat.com enjoyed the film and wrote, "this is a funny goddamn movie!"[7]
In a mostly positive review, critic Stephen Dalton of The Times wrote, "Feeling at times like an end-of-term school play, this gleeful examination of deranged fan worship is a sunny cousin to Martin Scorsese's King of Comedy",[8] referring to the 1983 film The King of Comedy.
Awards
| Year | Association | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Black Point Film Festival | Audience Award | Andrew Overtoom | Won | |
| Best Actor | Jackie Buscarino | Won | | ||
References
- ↑ "'My Life with Morrissey'". Love Film. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
- ↑ Burroughs, Alexandra (2 October 2003). "Cult of Morrissey fodder for feature". Calgary Herald. p. F6.
- ↑ "'My Life with Morrissey' synopsis". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
- ↑ "'My Life with Morrissey'". Pop Twist. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
- 1 2 3 "My Life with Morrissey - Chris Garcia comment". My Life with Morrissey. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
- ↑ "Sonoma Valley Film Festival: My Life With Morrissey". Fanboy Planet. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
- ↑ "Reviews by Eric Campos". Film Threat.com. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
- ↑ Dalton, Stephen (26 February 2005). "My Life with Morrissey". The Times. p. 11.