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Win Passes To The Advance Screening Of FOR A GOOD TIME, CALL… In St. Louis

The reserved Lauren (played by Lauren Anne Miller) and the irrepressible Katie (Ari Graynor) are polar opposites… and past enemies. But when both come up short on the funds needed to afford their dream New York City apartment a mutual friend (Justin Long) re-introduces them and they reluctantly agree to room together. These apartment-mates have nothing in common – until Lauren discovers that Katie is working as a phone-sex operator, and recognizes a good business opportunity. But as their business partnership takes off, their newfound friendship finds unexpected challenges that may leave them both, as they say, hanging on the telephone.

Focus Features and WAMG invite you to enter to win passes to the advance screening of FOR A GOOD TIME, CALL… on September 12th in St. Louis. Read our review HERE.

OFFICIAL RULES:

1. YOU MUST BE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA THE DAY OF THE SCREENING.

2. FILL OUT YOUR NAME AND E-MAIL ADDRESS BELOW. FIRST & LAST NAMES REQUIRED.

3. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION: If a good business opportunity presented itself, like a phone-sex operator, could you do it?

WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN THROUGH A RANDOM DRAWING OF QUALIFYING CONTESTANTS. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. PASSES WILL NOT BE SUBSTITUTED OR EXCHANGED. DUPLICATE TICKETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The film is rated R


Credit: Focus Features

A Focus Features presentation of an AdScott Pictures production in association with Anne In The Middle, Principal Entertainment, and Nasser Entertainment Group. A Film by Jamie Travis. For A Good Time, Call… Ari Graynor, Lauren Anne Miller, James Wolk, Nia Vardalos. With Mark Webber and Justin Long. Casting by Angela Demo, CSA and Barbara J. McCarthy. Music Supervisors, Amine Ramer, Michael Turner. Music by John Swihart. Costume Designer, Maya Lieberman. Editor, Evan Henke. Production Designer, Sue Tebbutt. Director of Photography, James Laxton. Executive Producers, Daniel M. Miller, Ari Graynor, Joe Nasser, Jack Nasser. Produced by Katie Anne Naylon, Lauren Anne Miller, Josh Kesselman, Jen Weinbaum, Jenny Hinkey. Written by Katie Anne Naylon & Lauren Anne Miller. Directed by Jamie Travis. A Focus Features Release.

Opens In St. Louis on September 14, 2012.

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FOR A GOOD TIME, CALL… – The Review

By Dan Schindel

For a Good Time, Call… is one of the more pleasant surprises I’ve had this year. What looks on paper like a brainless vehicle for cheap sex jokes is actually a pretty funny and heartsome piece. It’s far from perfect, but it’s extremely winning; enough to win me over, at least.

New Yorkers Lauren (Lauren Miller) and Katie (Ari Graynor) hate each other over a feud extending back to their college days, but circumstances force them to become roommates. In this Odd Couple equation, Lauren is the career-driven, neat and reserved one, while Katie is the energetic, messy partier. When Lauren discovers that Katie works part time as a phone sex actor, she has a brain spark. She applies her business skills to the trade, and together the two start their own phone sex business. Along the way, they come to understand one another and become friends (of course).

There’s not much going on plot-wise in the film. Once the business is up and running, the story is essentially conflict-free until a contrived problem arises in the last act. An observant viewer may notice that this is something of an issue with many modern comedies, even the best ones. Often the fatigue that sets in as a result can be overridden through sheer force of good-naturedness and fun, and that’s what happens here.

Miller and Graynor make a spectacular pair. Miller’s lack of real acting experience shows at times, especially early on, but she acquits herself well. As the uptight, fastidious half of the duo, she presents a convincing evolution to a more free spirit. Graynor is a total delight, reveling in the outsized nature of her character. But she really shines when it comes time for Katie to reveal the vulnerability that hides beneath her brash exterior. The chemistry they have is wonderful; they’re totally convincing as friends who really adore one another.

In fact, For a Good Time, Call… might have one of the best depictions of a female friendship seen in cinema in a while. Too often, women’s interactions are portrayed as either shallow or deceptively catty. But here, we get a warm, engaging, and best of all, believable relationship. Lauren and Katie are total girlbros.

And the movie is really funny! Director Jamie Travis creates this wonderful tone of sweet lasciviousness, with filthy descriptions of sex acts delivered in a hilariously innocent way. That attitude infuses the whole movie. It plays like a musical without songs, with bubbly acting and over-the-top emotions, but with sex as its subject matter. It actually creates a remarkably healthy portrait of sexuality, one proudly uninhibited as it is levelheaded. There’s also a terrific string of cameos of famous comedians playing the sex line’s clients.

The film stumbles often. Justin Long’s portrayal of the girls’ mutual gay best friend is pretty cringe worthy in its clichéd nature (although I’ll shamefully admit that I laughed at him more than one). There’s a strange, go-nowhere diversion about a girl who is temporarily hired to work for the sex line. It comes and leaves abruptly, and could go without anyone missing it. There’s also a subplot involving Lauren’s parents, who are unaware of how she’s now making money, which trails off without any kind of resolution. And, until I am at least somewhat financially secure, I will never not grimace at any movie that has its characters moan about money problems while living in ridiculously nice and spacious apartments.

But these while issues prevent the movie from being this year’s Bridesmaids, they don’t come close to ruining it. For a Good Time, Call… makes up for its shortcomings with a ton of heart and a nicely (mostly) progressive mindset.

In Theatres August 31, 2012 (limited)

In Select Cities on September 7, 2012 & September 14, 2012.

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FOR A GOOD TIME, CALL… “Homeless Party Foul” Red-Band Clip


Credit: Focus Features

Ari Graynor stars as Katie, Justin Long stars as Jesse and Lauren Miller stars as Lauren in FOR A GOOD TIME, CALL…, a Focus Features release directed by Jamie Travis from an original screenplay by Katie Anne Naylon & Lauren Anne Miller. Watch the new red-band from the contemporary comedy that had it’s world-premiere at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.

Two young women come up short on the funds needed to live in New York City. Lauren Powell (played by Ms. Miller), a reserved overachiever, is suddenly on her own after boyfriend Charlie (James Wolk) abruptly breaks up with her. Katie Steele (Ms. Graynor), an irrepressible free spirit, is about to forfeit a dream residence unless she finds an apartment-mate.

Their mutual best friend Jesse (Justin Long) has the bright idea that they room together, even though he well knows that they are polar opposites who haven’t spoken since they met in college and then fell out within minutes. When Lauren and Katie meet up anew at Jesse’s behest, they’re still an at-odds couple…

…but, without options, Lauren reluctantly moves in. With nothing in common, she and Katie barely speak – until Lauren discovers that Katie is working as a phone-sex operator. This is, Lauren reasons, a good business opportunity; together, they will buy a land line and start up their own answering service.

Katie is – it would seem – already in her element, and Lauren catches on quick; it’s not long before the blushing subsides and the candid chatting becomes second nature to her. It’s a long, hot summer for the newly minted team and their callers; Lauren puts her job hunt on hold while Katie considers the courtship ministrations of caller Sean (Mark Webber). But as their business partnership takes off, Lauren and Katie’s newfound friendship finds unexpected challenges that may leave them both, as they say, hanging on the telephone.

A Focus Features presentation of an AdScott Pictures production in association with Anne In The Middle, Principal Entertainment, and Nasser Entertainment Group. A Film by Jamie Travis. FOR A GOOD TIME, CALL… Ari Graynor, Lauren Anne Miller, James Wolk, Nia Vardalos. With Mark Webber and Justin Long. Casting by Angela Demo, CSA and Barbara J. McCarthy. Music Supervisors, Amine Ramer, Michael Turner. Music by John Swihart. Costume Designer, Maya Lieberman. Editor, Evan Henke. Production Designer, Sue Tebbutt. Director of Photography, James Laxton. Executive Producers, Daniel M. Miller, Ari Graynor, Joe Nasser, Jack Nasser. Produced by Katie Anne Naylon, Lauren Anne Miller, Josh Kesselman, Jen Weinbaum, Jenny Hinkey. Written by Katie Anne Naylon & Lauren Anne Miller. Directed by Jamie Travis.

In Theatres August 31, 2012 (limited)

In Select Cities on September 7, 2012 & September 14, 2012.

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FOR A GOOD TIME, CALL…Green Band Trailer

Love and friendship are on the line in this trailer FOR A GOOD TIME, CALL…, directed by Jamie Travis from an original screenplay by Katie Anne Naylon & Lauren Anne Miller. The contemporary comedy world-premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, lifting audiences to their feet and lifting their spirits. Ms. Miller stars in the movie opposite Ari Graynor (“The Sitter,” “Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist”).

In case you missed it, have a gander at the red-band trailer.

Two young women come up short on the funds needed to live in New York City. Lauren Powell (played by Ms. Miller), a reserved overachiever, is suddenly on her own after boyfriend Charlie (James Wolk) abruptly breaks up with her. Katie Steele (Ms. Graynor), an irrepressible free spirit, is about to forfeit a dream residence unless she finds an apartment-mate. Their mutual best friend Jesse (Justin Long) has the bright idea that they room together, even though he well knows that they are polar opposites who haven’t spoken since they met in college and then fell out within minutes. When Lauren and Katie meet up anew at Jesse’s behest, they’re still an at-odds couple…but, without options, Lauren reluctantly moves in. With nothing in common, she and Katie barely speak – until Lauren discovers that Katie is working as a phone-sex operator. This is, Lauren reasons, a good business opportunity; together, they will buy a land line and start up their own answering service. Katie is – it would seem – already in her element, and Lauren catches on quick; it’s not long before the blushing subsides and the candid chatting becomes second nature to her. It’s a long, hot summer for the newly minted team and their callers; Lauren puts her job hunt on hold while Katie considers the courtship ministrations of caller Sean (Mark Webber). But as their business partnership takes off, Lauren and Katie’s newfound friendship finds unexpected challenges that may leave them both, as they say, hanging on the telephone.

The upcoming comedy starring Ari Graynor, Lauren Anne Miller and Justin Long opens in select cities on August 31st, 2012 with a national expansion on September 7th, 2012.

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