About The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)

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"The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)" is a 2017 comedy-drama film directed by Noah Baumbach. The film stars an ensemble cast including Dustin Hoffman, Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Elizabeth Marvel, and Emma Thompson. It follows the dysfunctional relationships between adult siblings and their aging father, an artist played by Hoffman, and explores themes of family dynamics, ambition, and legacy.

The story revolves around the Meyerowitz family as they come together for a retrospective of their father's work, leading to tensions, reminiscences, and reckonings with past grievances. The film is a poignant and humorous exploration of the complexities of familial relationships and the ways in which individuals reconcile with their past.

Making / Production

- Director: Noah Baumbach - Writer: Noah Baumbach - Release Date: October 13, 2017 (Netflix) - Filming Location: New York City, New York, USA - The film was well-received for its writing, direction, and performances, highlighting Baumbach's skill in capturing familial dynamics with nuance and authenticity.

Actors

• Dustin Hoffman as Harold Meyerowitz: The patriarch of the Meyerowitz family, an aging artist.
• Adam Sandler as Danny Meyerowitz: The son of Harold, a loving father and brother who struggles with his own identity.
• Ben Stiller as Matthew Meyerowitz: The other son of Harold, a successful businessman with complicated relationships.
• Elizabeth Marvel as Jean Meyerowitz: The daughter of Harold, an overlooked and underappreciated member of the family.
• Emma Thompson as Maureen: Harold's caring but chaotic current wife.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017 and received critical acclaim for its performances and storytelling.
• The title of the film, "The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)," alludes to a fictional catalog of the family's experiences and memories.
• Noah Baumbach drew inspiration from his own family dynamics and real-life experiences in crafting the script for the film.

Awards

"The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)" received several award nominations, including at the Cannes Film Festival and Independent Spirit Awards, recognizing the film's script, direction, and performances.

Quotes

• "Family is not a word, it's a sentence." - Harold Meyerowitz
• "There are three things in life that people like to stare at: a flowing stream, a crackling fire, and a Zamboni clearing the ice." - Danny Meyerowitz

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's soundtrack features a mix of classic and contemporary songs that complement the emotional tone of the story.
• Notable tracks include "Something from Nothing" by The Avener & Phoebe Killdeer and "Rescue" by Romare.