Here’s your first look at a poster from Robert Siegel’s directorial debut “Big Fan” which comes out in limited release in August (more on that in a sec). He wrote a little picture you may have heard of called, “The Wrestler.”
We hope someone sends us the soundtrack list because a) it’s a pretty cool mix of ’70s-like off-the-beaten path songs (Richard & Linda Thompson is one that comes to mind), b) it’s such a small film that the release of an actually soundtrack disc seems very unlikely.
We saw this one in Boston a few months ago. While it’s not perfect, it does feature a strong performance by comedian Patton Oswalt in an almost entirely dramatic role. His inept and loser-ish nobody friend, is winningly (and amusingly) played by Kevin Corrigan, who’s quite excellent.
Siegel still has to learn a thing or two about direction, but it’s a solid story, straight from that creepy ’70s loner mien (“Taxi Driver,” etc.) and still worthwhile. Essentially, the film is a mostly engaging directorial debut about sad obsession.
It’s interesting to note: while acquired by First Independent Pictures earlier this year, for a tentative, “August, early Fall,” release, the film has only quietly unveiled its release date which is August 28 only in New York (as a start anyhow). While Cinematical has the poster exclusive, it’s also interesting to note that they weren’t told the release date from the studio. We’re worried about this one. [Cinematical]
