Todd Solondz's feature directing debut is a disappointingly episodic and fragmented tale, containing musical sequences, that owes its existence to the work of Woody Allen.
Fear, Anxiety, and Depression (1989)
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Synopsis: For his debut feature film, Todd Solondz wrote, directed, and starred in FEAR, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION, portraying Ira Ellis, an awkward, neurotic playwright. Ira's life is as uncontrollable as his... For his debut feature film, Todd Solondz wrote, directed, and starred in FEAR, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION, portraying Ira Ellis, an awkward, neurotic playwright. Ira's life is as uncontrollable as his hair. He dumps his steady for an outrageous artist, but the artist drops him before he can even get her phone number, so he seduces another girl who swiftly deserts him. Then, his steady reappears...The film, which hints at the caustic wit displayed in WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE and HAPPINESS, is a strange comedy that owes a debt to Woody Allen. [More]
Starring: Todd Solondz, Max Cantor, Alexandra Gersten, Stanley Tucci
Starring: Todd Solondz, Max Cantor, Alexandra Gersten, Stanley Tucci, Jill Wisoff
Director: Todd Solondz
Director: Todd Solondz
Reviews for Fear, Anxiety, and Depression
I'm glad I bought it, I'm glad I saw it, and I'm glad Solondz moved beyond it.
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