Overview

• The BFI London Film Festival hosted the film’s first screening outside the U.S. following its New York Film Festival premiere.
• Reviews range from four-star notices and festival raves to criticisms of Cooper’s intimate camera work and story emphasis.
• Will Arnett stars opposite Laura Dern, with Cooper taking a smaller comic part while directing and co-writing with Arnett and Mark Chappell.
• Arnett prepared by performing multiple sets nightly for six weeks at New York’s Comedy Cellar, which also served as a key filming location.
• Searchlight has set a U.S. theatrical release for December 19, and John Bishop is credited as an executive producer.