The New Age(film)
| The New Age | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Michael Tolkin |
| Written by | Michael Tolkin |
| Produced by | Keith Addis Nick Wechsler |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | John J. Campbell |
| Edited by | Suzanne Fenn |
| Music by | Mark Mothersbaugh |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release dates |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $245,217[1] |
The New Ageis a 1994comedy-drama filmwritten and directed byMichael Tolkin,and starringPeter WellerandJudy Davis.[2][3]
Plot
[edit]Peter and Katherine Witner are Southern California super-yuppies with great jobs but no center to their lives. When they both lose their jobs and begin marital infidelities, their solution is to start their own business together. In order to find meaning to their empty lives, they follow variousNew Agegurus and other such groups. Eventually, they hit rock bottom and have to make some hard decisions.
Cast
[edit]- Peter Welleras Peter Witner
- Judy Davisas Katherine Witner
- Patrick Bauchauas Jean Levy
- Rachel Rosenthalas Sarah Friedberg
- Adam Westas Jeff Witner
- Paula Marshallas Alison Gale
- Bruce Ramsayas Misha
- Tanya Pohlkotte as Bettina
- Susan Trayloras Ellen Saltonstall
- Patricia Heatonas Anna
- John Diehlas Lyle
- Maureen Mueller as Laura
- Sandra Seacatas Mary Netter
- Samuel L. Jacksonas Dale Deveaux
- Audra Lindleyas Sandi Rego
- Corbin Bernsenas Kevin Bulasky
- Jonathan Hadaryas Paul Hartmann
- Lily Mariye as Sue
- Kimberley Katesas Other Catherine
- Maria Ellingsenas Hilly
- Kelly Miracco as Carol (as Kelly Miller)
- Dana Hollowell as Emily
- Rebecca Staabas Woman Customer
- Mary Kane as Tina Bulasky
- Patrick Dollaghan as Chet
- Jeff Celentanoas Tab (as Jeff Weston)
- Victoria Baker as Victoria
- Bob Flanaganas himself
- Nicole Nagelas Rich German
- Dana Kaminski as Andrea
Release
[edit]The film opened on September 16, 1994, in New York (Village East Cinemaand Sony Tower East) and Los Angeles, and grossed $35,797 for the weekend.[4][5]It expanded to 12 screens and grossed a total of $245,217.[1]
Reception
[edit]On thereview aggregatorwebsiteRotten Tomatoes,67% of 15 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.3/10.[6]Roger Ebertof theChicago Sun-Timesgave it three and a half out of four stars.[7]
Year-end lists
[edit]- 5th – Peter Rainer,Los Angeles Times[8]
- 9th – Roger Ebert,Chicago Sun-Times[9]
- Honorable mention – Jeff Simon,The Buffalo News[10]
References
[edit]- ^ab"The New Age (1994)".Box Office Mojo.
- ^Maslin, Janet(September 16, 1994)."The New Age (1994) FILM REVIEW; An Age of Wisdom, or Is It Foolishness?".The New York Times.
- ^Dutka, Elaine (April 25, 1993)."MOVIES: ON LOCATION: Concept: The Player Loses His Job: Michael Tolkin, who wrote the book on Hollywood with 'The Player,' turns to recession, death of an L.A. dream and the '90s. (But wait, 'The New Age' is supposed to be funny too.)".The Los Angeles Times.
- ^Greene, Jay (September 20, 1994). "'Timecop' collars auds ".Daily Variety.p. 4.
- ^Evans, Greg (September 20, 1994). "'Nostradamus' bows bright spot in gloomy exclu week ".Daily Variety.p. 4.
- ^"The New Age".Rotten Tomatoes.
- ^Ebert, Roger(September 23, 1994)."The New Age".RogerEbert.RetrievedDecember 19,2023.
- ^Turan, Kenneth (December 25, 1994)."1994: YEAR IN REVIEW: No Weddings, No Lions, No Gumps".Los Angeles Times.RetrievedJuly 20,2020.
- ^Ebert, Roger."The Best 10 Movies of 1994 | Roger Ebert | Roger Ebert".rogerebert /.Retrieved2021-01-19.
- ^Simon, Jeff (January 1, 1995)."Movies: Once More, with Feeling".The Buffalo News.RetrievedJuly 19,2020.
External links
[edit]- The New AgeatIMDb
- The New Ageat theTCM Movie Database
- The New AgeatAllMovie
- The New AgeatRotten Tomatoes
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