Starlet (2012)
3.5 of 5 from 84 ratings
1h 39min
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- Synopsis:
- 'Starlet' explores the unlikely cross-generational friendship between 21 year-old Jane (Dree Hemingway), and the elderly Sadie (Besedka Johnson), two women whose worlds collide in California's San Fernando Valley. Jane spends her time getting high with her dysfunctional roommates while caring for her Chihuahua, Starlet. Sadie, a widow, passes her days alone, tending to her flower garden. After a confrontation between the women at Sadie's yard sale, Jane uncovers a hidden stash of money inside a relic from Sadie's past. Jane attempts to befriend the caustic older woman in an effort to solve her dilemma and secrets emerge as their relationship grows.
- Actors:
- Dree Hemingway, Besedka Johnson, Boonee, Stella Maeve, Sheri Vecchio, Robert Malmuth, Justin Boyd, Tracy Correll, Leo Garcia, Hayat Jubrail, Jimena Alegre, Romina Gilmore, Peter Rutledge, James Ransone, Zoe Voss, Krystle Alexander, Jessica Pak, Jackie J. Lee, Dean Andre, Rony
- Directors:
- Sean Baker
- Producers:
- Sean Baker, Kevin Chinoy, Patrick Cunningham, Chris Maybach, Francesca Silvestri
- Writers:
- Sean Baker, Chris Bergoch
- Studio:
- Soda Pictures
- Genres:
- Drama
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Reviews (2) of Starlet
Check out Sean Baker's earlier work! - Starlet review by TE
What a brilliant calling-card of a first movie! Sean Baker has gone on to make Tangerine and The Florida Project, and I can't wait to see what he does next.
All the elements are here in Starlet: a good story, excellently relaxed performances, innovative camerawork and a great soundtrack.
It's sad to note that Besedkah Johnson died just a year after her wonderful turn here as Sadie.
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Sean Baker is a genuis - Starlet review by AER
I can't think of another American auteur that I have given five for five stars for every single film I've seen. Seems I've got an affinity for these thoughtful indies about relatable people working on the fringes of American society. So far, I've seen The Florida Project, Tangerines, Red Rocket and this, and I hope to catch Anora locally at the cinema soon. Starlet is a beguiling and touching movie about an unlikely friendship between a beautiful, yet lonely girl (who owns a cool chihuahua called Starlet) and an old recluse. The cast were largely unknown yet delivered note-perfect performances in a funny, surprising and moving story. Great ending too. This was Sean Baker's third film. I am yet to see his really early ones yet. Long may his reign continue. I have high expectations for Anora.
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