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Movie Review: ‘Am I OK?’ is a charming comedy about friendship that features Dakota Johnson’s endearing genuineness.
Naturally, we begin with a veggie burger.
The 30-year-old best friends Lucy and Jane can easily recite Lucy’s usual order at the diner—a veggie burger and sweet potato fries—when they meet again.
Therefore, Jane’s expression shows a hint of hurt when Lucy goes rogue and requests a tomato and spinach omelette late in “Am I Ok?” Even though it was simply a veggie burger, it seems absurd, but to Jane, it represents a comforting, known object that is no longer in her life.
This is Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne’s directorial debut, and it’s filled with such lovely, subtle touches that work much better than the sporadic attempts at broad humour that come across as forced or, at the very least, as something else entirely.
Of course, Johnson is the main subject of the lingering camera the entire time, and with good reason—her unwavering genuineness consistently comes through in her roles, even when the material surrounding her occasionally falters.
This is a heartfelt, straightforward story. This is a story about a coming-out, but unlike most coming-out stories we encounter, the protagonist is 32 years old.
The writer of the movie, Lauren Pomerantz, came out when she was 34. This particular narrative is hers. A few strikingly moving scenes reveal how intimately involved she is in the proceedings; one such instance is when Lucy experiences anguish while a straight woman plays with her feelings. It’s among the movie’s most poignant scenes.
We start at the aforementioned diner after an opening montage that sets up the female friendship at the centre of the film. Jane tells Lucy that she really should meet up with a certain cute male friend who clearly likes her: “Just do it,” she urges. Lucy is unable to give a reason for her refusal.
Jane, the more experienced of the two in terms of her career, is about to undergo a significant upheaval in her life. Her manager gives her the opportunity to go to London and open an office in Los Angeles. Her extremely nice partner is also starting to come around. However, Lucy is devastated by this news, as evidenced by the insincere manner she continues responding, “Wonderful!” when Jane breaks the news to her one evening over drinks.
The two friends end up crying together after drinking a lot of tequila, just like close friends do when they urinate in the bathroom and then later during a sleepover. Lucy admits to Jane that she likes girls there.
Jane is an unwavering source of support. Ever the aspirant, she actually tells Lucy that she will become “the star of the lesbian community.” And she decides to assist her in finding a woman, going so far as to take her out to a gay bar. On the dance floor, though, it’s Jane who ends up kissing a woman. Lucy, ashamed, runs away.
However, Lucy works as a receptionist at a spa where there’s this sensual massage. Lucy is finally brave enough to respond to Brittany’s intense flirtation. She helps Lucy come out of her shell, but the outcome is ultimately depressing. Moreover, Lucy is no longer seeing Jane, who was typically the first person she would call in a heartbreak.
Though this film centres on two friends, you will find yourself most invested in Lucy’s life as you watch the incredibly likeable Johnson manage grief and uncertainty. A last-minute setback to Jane’s carefully thought-out plans for her trip to London seems a little improbable, or perhaps it just feels forced in as if to imply that, well, both ladies have problems.
Whatever the case, this month has been fantastic for female buddy comedy. While Pamela Adlon’s comedy “Babies” focused heavily on the chaos that comes with childbirth, “Am I OK?” aims for a more tender, poignant tone. It’s satisfying to be back where we started, discussing issues at that restaurant table. The moral of the story is straightforward but reassuring: friendships can endure and grow despite change.
even if an omelette triumphs against a vegetarian burger.
The Motion Picture Association has rated Warner Bros.’ “Am I OK?” R “for language, sexual references, and some drug use.” 86 minutes of running time. An overall rating of 2.5 stars out of 4.
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Vivienne Jolie, Angelina Jolie’s daughter, shuts down the 2024 Tony Awards by removing Brad Pitt’s name.
At the 77th Annual Tony Awards, Vivienne, the 15-year-old daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, attracted attention with her stylish attire. The mother-daughter pair looked lovely as they arrived in color-coordinated attire for the event on Sunday in New York City. This appearance follows the announcement that Vivienne had chosen to drop her father’s last name, and that Shiloh, her older sister, had presumably submitted legal paperwork to do the same.
At the Tony Awards, Vivienne steals the show alongside Angelina Jolie.
In their ongoing “War of Roses,” Brad Pitt might have certain legal advantages. However Their kids seem to have unflinching support for Angelina Jolie. On Sunday, June 16, 2024, the actress (49), accompanied her 15-year-old daughter to the Tony Awards in order to commemorate the success of The Outsiders, a project she produced that garnered a whopping 12 Tony nominations, including Best Musical.
In a stunning teal Versace gown that flowed like a Grecian dream, Angelina, who is also hosting an award show tonight, looked like a million bucks. She added flair to her ensemble by accessorising with a matching shawl. Her 15-year-old daughter Vivienne, nevertheless, might have been the true star of the event. Vivienne wore a cute matched costume consisting of a white shirt, teal vest and trousers. She was recognised as a producer assistant on her mother’s show, The Outsiders. Finally, for the evening, Jolie and Vivienne adopted a carefree “hair down, no worries” demeanour.
How Vivienne and Angelina ended up in a Broadway show
‘My daughter Viv loves theatre,’ Angelina told Deadline in a previous interview, explaining how the Maleficent actress became involved in the Broadway show. Angelina was motivated to take part by Vivienne’s passion for The Outsiders play since she could see how much it connected with her daughter. The mother of six noted at the time, “She appreciates all theatre but she certainly knows what she feels close to and what she responds to.” Jolie continued, “And then I had the honour of witnessing everyone labour over the course of the last year to make it into what it is, and Vivienne has been there the entire way.”
Vivienne disappears The name Brad Pitt
The newest Brangelina daughter to reportedly have dropped her father’s last name, “Pitt,” is fifteen-year-old Vivienne. She was listed as “Vivienne Jolie” in the playbill for The Outsiders, according to InTouchWeekly, implying that she has decided, like her sisters, to stop using her father’s name. The young celebrity has made it obvious that she is a member of Team Jolie, even though she must wait until she reaches 18 to file formal documents like her sister Shiloh did.
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