The Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best - OUT FRIDAY - Top Five writer/directors in modern cinema
July 18 2012
Recently dumped by his girlfriend and his band, perpetual underachiever Alex (Ryan O'Nan) toils away at a comically depressing real estate office, picking up solo gigs wherever he can. After an altercation with a colleague (Wilmer Valderrama), he also finds himself jobless and without purpose.
When hearing one of Alex's sets, eccentric and self-proclaimed musical revolutionist Jim (Michael Weston) comes up with a plan for the two of them to tour the country as a musical duo. Realizing the state of his existential dilemma, Alex reluctantly joins Jim on the road. Despite gracelessly fumbling their way between bizarre shows and touring pitfalls, Alex and Jim manage to play off one another and create a strangely alluring sound.
When Cassidy (Arielle Kebbel), an inexperienced tour manager, abruptly leaves them in a tight spot, Alex abandons the tour and shows up at his older brother's (Andrew McCarthy) house, looking for a place to stay. What follows is a crash course in self-actualization, as Alex comes to terms with who he is in relation to what others expect of him.
The great new film The Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best is released in cinemas on Friday.
The music-based comedy is written and directed by its multi-talented star Ryan O'Nan, so we thought we'd take a look at some of the other top writer/directors working in modern cinema today, from the Coen Brothers to Quentin Tarantino...
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Martin Scorsese
An acclaimed director, screenwriter and producer, Martin Scorsese is acknowledged as one of the most significant figures in the modern film industry. With a lengthy repertoire of films such as Goodfellas (1990) and The Departed (2006), he never ceases to impress and excite his loyal audience.
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Quentin Tarantino
Quirky action, grindhouse, and spaghetti western are all phrases that only begin to describe the extremely individual genre Tarantino has created. From Pulp Fiction (1994) to Inglorious Basterds (2010), his distinguishable style and trademarks have made him one of the most pronounced directors in film today.
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The Coen Brothers
Fargo (1996), The Big Lebowski (1998), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), No Country for Old Men (2007) and True Grit (2010), all massively successful titles written and directed by the cinematic dream team: The Coen Brothers. Typically mixing dark plots with dark humour, the brothers have made more than a name for themselves.
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Michel Gondry
Known for his surreal and visually stunning settings, Gondry has written and directed some of the most recognised, yet niche films of the 21st century. His most famous title being Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), from which star Kate Winslet was nominated for an Academy Award.
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Ryan O’Nan
Making not only his directorial debut, but also his debut as a writer, we have lots of faith in Ryan O’Nan. The rising star also stars in the film alongside Michael Weston. The plot follows Alex (O’Nan), who has just lost his job, girlfriend and band. His friend Jim (Michael Weston) then devises a plan for the two of them to tour the country as a musical duo. Don’t miss out!
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The Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best Film Page
The Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best hits cinemas this Friday and also stars Michael Weston, Arielle Kebbel and 80’s Brat Pack icon Andrew McCarthy
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