LG rocks my socks

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Genre: Comedy/Romance

Official Stills - courtesy of Nadine

The Answer Man is up on Moviefone. THanks to Nadine for the heads up.
The Answer Man - Moviefone

Trailer
The Answer Man Trailers - Moviefone


Release Date: July 24th in theaters

Cast:

• Jeff Daniels - Arlen Faber (reclusive writer)
• Lou Taylor Pucci - Kris Lucas (recovering alcoholic)
• Lauren Graham - Elizabeth Danson (chiropractor)
• Unknown - Alex, son of Elizabeth
• Unknown - Mrs Gold, Alex's school teacher
• Unknown - Fedex Guy, who tells Kris where Arlen lives
• Olivia Thirlby - Anne, Alex's babysitter, Elizabeth's work colleague
• Unknwon - Dharlia, works in bookstore with Kris
• Unknwon - Terry Fraser, Arlen's publicist
• Kat Dennings

Crew:

• John Hindman - Writer/Director
• Oliver Bokelberg - Cinematographer

Casting Sides

Combined Sides.

Premise:

“A reclusive writer and a chiropractor fall in love, healing themselves and a recovering alcoholic in the process.”

Official Description

A reclusive author of spiritual books, is pursued for advice by a single mother and a man fresh out of rehab.

Short Description:

Basically Jeff's character, Arlen is a a writer, who lives a very reclusive life, doesn't want to be found, etc. Kris tracks him down at his apartment and they come to an arrangement where Arlen gives Kris a book each week to help with the healing process of both of them.

Elizabeth is a chiropractor who falls in love with Arlen but comes across Kris in her practice on the day his father dies. He goes to Arlen's apartment that night when Elizabeth is there. She consoles him to Arlen's amusement.

Later after a falling out with Arlen and on the day of his father's funeral, Kris looks like he's about to fall off the wagon, before heading to an AA meeting.

What does the title mean?

There can be two ways to look at the title.

1) To dream of the Romans, in terms of succeeding like the Romans did - to be like the Romans
2) New Testament according to the Romans. Credit Divine Plan for the link.

Production Information:

Starts filming in Philadelphia in March 2008. The shoot will be for approximately 25 days. March 17 to April 18 (Production Weekly)

Crew/Production Details

WRITER/DIRECTOR: John Hindman
AGENT: Creative Artists Agency - Jessica Matthews, Maha Dakhil
MANAGER: Thruline Entertainment - Adam Williamson
AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION. Kevin Messick Producing.

Additional Links

The Black List
Production Charts
iOWest (where John teaches classes).
Private-equity exec's interest in movies earns him credits (Chicago Tribune) (20 December 2007)
Seeking interns (Greater Philadelphia Film Office) (8 February 2008)
Casting notice for Alex, Elizabeth's son (Heery Casting)
Inqlings: Alycia Lane's sad task | Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/14/2008
Olivia Thirbly attached to tDotR (Collider.com) (29 February 2008)
Jeff Daniels 'Dumb' and strummer (Daily Herald) (29 February 2008)

The Answer man trailer here NEW!

Some information courtesy of juliekaye asking Lauren about the movie:

I hurriedly asked what the situation was with The Dream of the Romans and was it still going to get made? Her eyes got big and she said "We haven't filmed it yet...how did you know about that???" I laughed a little and said something like "Oh, the things we fans know!" And she laughed and said "Oh...the internet..." kind of dramatically and sort of rolled her eyes a bit in a good natured way.

Then she said "No, we haven't started filming yet. We start next month, in March, in Philadelphia." She mentioned a bit about Jeff Daniels and Paul Dano being in it and that she was very excited for it and couldn't wait to start on it. I told her that she just made some of her fans very happy to hear that it was getting made and she smiled and I think said "Oh good!"

Additional information from Philadelphia Inquirer


In the film by writer/director John Hindman, Daniels' character is Arlen Faber, reclusive author of Me and God, a popular book about spirituality. Arlen's life collides with those of Elizabeth (a single mom) and Kris (Joe Anderson of Across the Universe), a young man fresh out of rehab. Both Elizabeth and Kris hope Arlen has the answers, but he hasn't got a clue. Also cast are Philly's Kat Dennings (ER, The 40-Year-Old Virgin) and Olivia Thirlby (Leah in Juno). The shoot is booked for 25 days around town.

On the set Pics

Here thanks to Joy.
Here thanks to Ele.
Here thanks to Audrey.
Here thanks to Nadine.
Here thanks to Babette.
Here thanks to Katka.

Old Thread

iapi173

Thanks for the new thread, Shannon!

auntbee

While watching for the fourth time (just trying to get my money's worth during the 24-hour rental period), I finally figured out what was keeping me from loving this movie: My disdain for all thing chiropractic. Once I blocked that part out, the love came through.

colorblind

Thanks for the new thread

-Denise-

Thanks for the thread Shannon.

I'm glad you started to love the movie Auntbee

lgfan

I've never been to a chiropractor before, but the way Lauren was doing the adjustments just didn't look right to me, especially when she was adjusting his back through a jacket. I guess that's not really the point but I would imagine any chiropractor who sees the movie will probably cringe.

I am glad you're enjoying it more now, auntbee.

Copop

Thanks for the new thread

Aw man, so mean all of you being able to watch it...

LuvLauren

AWWWW! I hate my cable compay. Either they aren't offering it or they are making it impossible for me to find. Either way I hate them. I want to watch also.
I am glad that those are seeing the movie for the first time are liking it. I enjoyed the movie a great deal.
Thanks for the new thread Shannon.

lancer1993

Thanks for the new thread Shannon

I thought we read somewhere Lauren had some training or something to make it look right on screen?

BTW I had a saw back last week, sure could have used her help

LG rocks my socks

She said she was supposed to but didn't.

lancer1993

Okay... maybe they need a "Don't try this at home" warning

Danke

Nadine has a information about free screening on TAM in NY.

WANT FREE TICKETS IN NEW YORK!

LG rocks my socks

Sweet I hope people get to go. This movie sure is getting around. I hope we get some press for it

LG - Life's Good

Thanks for the new thread.
I wish I could see it too!

thatgirlfan

The perfect remedy for being sick in bed with an awful summer cold....thank you Amazon! Watched it once late last night and really liked it. Watched it again this afternoon....I thought Lauren was great. I think one of the problems with knowing too much about an actor is that you can't suspend reality and get into the character he/she is playing. But, Lauren is just that good 'cause I forgot that she was Lauren, forgot about Lorelai and Adelaide and really bought that she was Elizabeth the chiropractor. Her facial expressions are terrific. At first I though the chemistry with Jeff would be weird, but I bought that too. I thought she conveyed the maternal feelings really well, it wasn't overdone or schmultzy. And, I LOVED her clothes. All those tops and sweaters...I want every single one! I'm thinking again there was a lot of Anthroplogie.

Did anyone who watched the movie and saw her in person at G&D think that she has physically changed? In the movie she looks great but in the photos from G&D she seems so toned and lean. I wonder if it was just the physical workout of the show or if she has undertaken a new exercise regimen (pilates, yoga -- how do you get that lean and still eat and look healthy?!?!).