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| Anything | |
|---|---|
| Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Timothy McNeil |
| Written by | Timothy McNeil |
| Produced by | Micah HauptmanOfrit PeresLouise Runge |
| Starring | John Carroll LynchMatt BomerMaura TierneyMargot BinghamMichael BoatmanTanner Buchanan |
| Cinematography | James Laxton |
| Edited by | Geraud BrissonAndy Keir |
| Music by | Isley Reust |
| Production companies | ChaotikONEZERO FilmsSlendro Media |
| Distributed by | Great Point Media |
| Release dates | June 17, 2017 (LA Film Festival)May 11, 2018 (United States) |
| Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Anything is a 2017 American romantic drama film directed and written by Timothy McNeil and starring John Carroll Lynch and Matt Bomer. The film is based on a play that the director had performed in December 2007 with the Elephant Theater Company in Los Angeles and that he also adapted for the film. It also stars Maura Tierney, Margot Bingham, Michael Boatman, Tanner Buchanan and Micah Hauptman in supporting roles.
The film was released at the LA Film Festival on June 17, 2017. It was released on May 11, 2018, by Great Point Media.
Plot
Early Landry is a Mississippi widower reeling from the recent death of his wife. After a suicide attempt, he relocates to Los Angeles to be closer to his overprotective but well-intentioned sister, Laurette, and her family. He soon moves into an apartment of his own. In time, he is both equally intimidated and charmed by his Hollywood neighbors, especially Freda Von Rhenburg, a transgender sex worker. Before long, Early and Freda bond over their shared loneliness and past traumas, sparking a friendship and, eventually, a tentative romance.
Cast
- John Carroll Lynch as Early Landry
- Matt Bomer as Freda Von Rhenburg
- Maura Tierney as Laurette Sachman
- Margot Bingham as Brianna
- Michael Boatman as Charles
- Tanner Buchanan as Jack Sachman
- Micah Hauptman as David
Release
The film had its premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival on June 17, 2017.[1]
Reception
Critical response
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 67% of 24 critics’ reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.2/10.[2] In Metacritic, the film has a rating of 60 out of 100, based on 10 reviews, indicating “mixed or average” reviews.[3]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organization | Recipients | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Los Angeles Film Festival | John Carroll Lynch | Special Mention for Acting | Won | [4] |
| 2018 | FilmOut San Diego | Timothy McNeil | Best Narrative Feature | Won | [5] |
| Best Screenplay | Won | ||||
| Best Direction | Won | ||||
| Best Narrative Feature – Audience Award | Won | ||||
| John Carroll Lynch | Best Actor in a Feature Film | Won | |||
| Matt Bomer | Best Actor in Supporting Role | Won | |||
| Maura Tierney | Best Actress in Supporting Role | Won |
References
- Hipes, Patrick (June 13, 2017). “‘Anything’ First Look: Matt Bomer Stars As Transgender Woman In L.A Film Festival Movie”. Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 17, 2017. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
- “Anything (2018)”. Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Archived from the original on October 18, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
- “Anything Reviews”. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on October 10, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- Kilday, Gregg (June 22, 2017). “Los Angeles Film Festival Unveils Winners”. The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 27, 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- Rawles, Timothy (June 19, 2018). “‘Anything’ takes top prizes at FilmOut’s San Diego LGBT Film Festival 2018”. San Diego LGBT Film Festival. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
External links
- 2017 films
- 2017 independent films
- 2017 LGBTQ-related films
- 2017 romantic drama films
- American films based on plays
- American independent films
- American trans women-related films
- American romantic drama films
- 2017 English-language films
- Films about widowhood in the United States
- Films set in Los Angeles
- LGBTQ-related romantic drama films
- Casting controversies in film
- LGBTQ-related controversies in film
- 2017 American films
- English-language romantic drama films
- English-language independent films
- Transgender romance films
- Films about transgender sex workers