IS THIS THING ON?
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From the multi-talented Bradley Cooper—whose directorial slate already spans the musical romance of A STAR IS BORN and the operatic drama of MAESTRO—comes IS THIS THING ON?, a wry, tender exploration of love’s afterlife.
Alex Novak (Will Arnett) and Tess (Laura Dern) have quietly reached an amicable end to their marriage. As they begin the delicate work of untangling their lives—co-parenting their two sons, maintaining mutual friendships, and rediscovering themselves—Alex stumbles into stand-up comedy, performing in small New York clubs where each set becomes an unfiltered diary of midlife uncertainty. Tess, meanwhile, confronts the dreams she shelved for family and the possibility of a self she’s yet to meet.
Balancing sharp humor with aching vulnerability, Cooper proves his versatility once again, shifting from grand musical passion to intimate character study in this bittersweet, funny, and deeply human story.
Credits
Director(s):
Bradley CooperProducer(s):
Bradley Cooper, Weston Middleton, Will Arnett, Kris ThykierWriter(s):
Bradley Cooper, Will Arnett, Mark ChappellCast:
Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Andra Day, Bradley Cooper, Amy Sedaris, Sean Hayes, Christine Ebersole, Ciarán Hinds, Scott IcenogleCinematographer(s):
Matthew LibatiqueNo showtimes are currently available for this event.