Colewell
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Directed by | Tom Quinn |
Written by | Tom Quinn |
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Cinematography | Paul Yee |
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Music by | Dara Taylor |
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Distributed by | Gravitas Ventures |
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Running time | 79 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Colewellis a 2019 Americandrama filmwritten, directed, and co-edited by Tom Quinn. It starsKaren Allenas a ruralpostmasterwho struggles to find purpose when her office is suddenly closed and she is faced with retirement.Kevin J. O'ConnorandHannah Grossappear in supporting roles.
The film had its world premiere at the 62ndSan Francisco International Film Festivalon April 13, 2019. It was simultaneously released in limited theaters and onDVD,Blu-ray,andvideo on demandon December 13, 2019, byGravitas Ventures.It received positive reviews from critics, who mostly praised Allen's performance. At the35th Independent Spirit Awards,the film was nominated forBest Female Lead(for Allen) and theJohn Cassavetes Award.
Synopsis
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Cast
[edit]- Karen Allenas Nora Pancowski
- Kevin J. O'Connoras Charles
- Hannah Grossas Ella
- Daniel Jenkinsas Al Catarro
- Craig Walker as Bob Susskind
- Malachy Cleary as Gray
- Catherine Kellneras Claire
- Tobias Segalas Andy
- Cathie Pauley as Pete
- Bonnie Klein as Delores
- Juney Smith as Anthony
Release
[edit]The film premiered at theSan Francisco International Film Festivalon April 13, 2019.[1]
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]On thereview aggregatorwebsiteRotten Tomatoes,100%of 9 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.7/10.[2]Metacritic,which uses aweighted average,assigned the film a score of 73 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[3]
Nick Schager ofVarietystated, "Colewellis a character study that's almost too subdued for its own good. Fortunately, writer-director Tom Quinn has a keen eye for telling details, as well as a superb lead actress in Karen Allen. "Schager also commented that" the film's finely crafted serenity is in keeping with its main character's secluded state of affairs, and mind. "[4]Stephen Farber ofThe Hollywood Reporteropined, "Unlike many movies shot in places far from where they are meant to take place, this one has an authenticity that makes a noticeable difference. AlthoughColewellcould have benefited from pruning away some of its eccentricities, it pays eloquent tribute to a woman who fights against a life erased. "[5]Carlos Aguilar of theLos Angeles Timescalled the film "a drama as endearingly demure as its leading lady." Aguilar highlighted Allen's performance, writing that "Colewellfinally granted her the platform for the most remarkable onscreen rendition of her career. Contemplative, her longing stare extends beyond the nearby fields and into the past. "[6]
Accolades
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2019 | 10thHollywood Music in Media Awards | Best Original Score in an Independent Film | Dara Taylor | Won | [7] |
2020 | 35th Independent Spirit Awards | John Cassavetes Award | Tom Quinn, Joshua Blum, Alexandra Byer, Craig Shilowich, Matthew Thurm | Nominated | [8] |
Best Female Lead | Karen Allen | Nominated | |||
26thChlotrudis Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | [9] |
References
[edit]- ^Macaulay, Scott (April 12, 2019).""There's a Vulnerability That Can Isolate Us, Whether We're in an Era of Analog Connectivity or Virtual…": Five Questions for Colewell Writer/Director Tom Quinn ".Filmmaker.RetrievedNovember 20,2020.
- ^"Colewell".Rotten Tomatoes.Fandango Media.Archivedfrom the original on May 30, 2023.RetrievedMarch 14,2024.
- ^"Colewell".Metacritic.Fandom, Inc.Archivedfrom the original on January 27, 2024.RetrievedMarch 14,2024.
- ^Schager, Nick (April 13, 2019)."Film Review: 'Colewell'".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on October 1, 2022.RetrievedMarch 14,2024.
- ^Farber, Stephen (April 15, 2019)."'Colewell': Film Review | San Francisco Film Festival 2019 ".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on May 28, 2023.RetrievedMarch 14,2024.
- ^Aguilar, Carlos (December 5, 2019)."Review: Karen Allen gives the performance of a lifetime in 'Colewell'".Los Angeles Times.Archivedfrom the original on September 22, 2023.RetrievedMarch 14,2024.
- ^Willman, Chris (November 25, 2019)."Alan Silvestri, Cynthia Erivo, Bebe Rexha Among Hollywood Music in Media Award Winners".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on March 22, 2023.RetrievedMarch 14,2024.
- ^Bucksbaum, Sydney; Derschowitz, Jessica (February 10, 2020)."Film Independent Spirit Awards 2020: See the full winners list".Entertainment Weekly.Archivedfrom the original on April 7, 2023.RetrievedMarch 14,2024.
- ^"2020, 26th Annual Awards".Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film.Archivedfrom the original on February 29, 2024.RetrievedMarch 14,2024.
External links
[edit]- 2019 films
- 2019 drama films
- 2019 independent films
- 2010s American films
- 2010s English-language films
- 2010s psychological drama films
- American independent films
- American psychological drama films
- English-language drama films
- English-language independent films
- 2010s melodrama films
- Films about old age
- Films set in Pennsylvania
- Films shot in Pennsylvania