| My Life with Morrissey | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | Andrew Overtoom |
| Written by | Andrew Overtoom |
| Produced by | Andrew Overtoom Tricia Noble Carolyn Suzuki |
| Starring |
Jackie Buscarino Eduardo Acosta Carla Jimenez Ben Watson |
| Cinematography | Andrew Overtoom |
| Edited by | Lynn Hobson |
| Music by | Nicolas Carr Thomas Chase |
Production company | Twelve Angry Films |
| Distributed by | MVD Music Video Distributors |
Release date |
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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 berserk after she meets her idol, British rock star Morrissey, the former Smiths frontman, who 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 mixed reviews from critics and websites. Chris Garcia from FanBoy Planet.com wrote: "A charming turned spooky comedy that more bizarre and unpredictable." [sic?] [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. Archived from the original on 1 February 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
- ^ a b c "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.
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