What happens when the past catches up with you? One man must confront his failures while facing a lifetime of mistakes in “Hard Luck Love Song.” The film takes its cues from a song by musician Todd Snider. “Just Like Old Times” traces the story of two people lost to their version of the American dream. For Snider, the material hit close to home. “I lived that song, and the movie recaptures it, and then some,” he recently told Rolling Stone.
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Much of the film’s indie spirit comes from its creative team. Justin Corsbie joins the project after gaining experience with smaller films such as “Hot Dogs & Hand Grenades” and “Vegas Bound.” More than just a director on ‘Luck,’ he also assumes co-writer duties with Craig Ugoretz; the film marks Urgoretz’s first-ever writing credit. Christian Monti and Peter J. Scalettar act as executive producers on the project. Scalettar has a background working with reality hits “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” and music documentaries.
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The film’s official synopsis:
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Hard Luck Love Song” is writer/director Justin Corsbie’s feature debut. The story follows Jesse (Michael Dorman), a charismatic but down on his luck troubadour who finds himself at an existential crossroads as bad choices catch up with him during an unexpected reunion with Carla (Sophia Bush), an old flame. The script is based on the song “Just Like Old Times” by acclaimed Americana singer/songwriter Todd Snider. The talented ensemble cast also features RZA, Dermot Mulroney, Brian Sacca, Melora Walters, and Academy Award-nominated Eric Roberts. At its core, the film is a modern-day love story wrapped in a gritty, compelling character study.
The past returns to haunt a man with nothing left to lose in “Hard Luck Love Song.” It opens in theaters on October 15h. Get your first look at the film’s trailer below.
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