Amanda Peet was a huge 90s star and still is going strong in the industry. In Fantasy Life she connects with writer/director and actor Matthew Shear. The story is about a fading famed actress, played by Peet, who finds a symbiotic connection with her kids babysitter, played by Shear.
I had a chance to speak with Amanda and Matthew about the film. This interview was conducted days before Amanda revealed her battle with cancer. Wishing all the best to Amanda, who was so present, engaging and self-deprecating in our conversation. Matthew was equally fun and engaging. It’s easy to see how these two, who have several things in common, including being New Yorkers, found each other to star with in this film.
This was a fun time for me getting to speak with Amanda and Matthew. Amanda found a way to relate to her character and joked about being a 90’s has been, which is anything but true! Matthew shared the funny story about his basketball skills. I just loved how these two embrace their personalities and are comfortable being themselves.
The movie is relatable, since they are playing relatable people. The film’s message to me was about life being messy and how finding small gestures of being seen can give you a whole new perspective and newfound hope.
Jim Alexander hails from Chicago where he started his journalism career as a film critic and founder of the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle (CIFCC). He's a Rotten Tomatoes approved critic. Jim founded Reel Talker as a platform to share his love of movies and entertainment. Jim's favorite part of being a journalist is getting to meet and interview actors, filmmakers and entertainers. Jim is a host and on-camera personality for AfterBuzz TV. Aside from his work with Reel Talker, he's the site owner of the Bachelor Universe website, where he recaps and talks about all this ABC's 'The Bachelor'. He also runs the Reel Talker Podcast that can be found on iTunes. In his free time he enjoys attending sports events and playing in recreational leagues.
Jim Alexander hails from Chicago where he started his journalism career as a film critic and founder of the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle (CIFCC). He's a Rotten Tomatoes approved critic. Jim founded Reel Talker as a platform to share his love of movies and entertainment. Jim's favorite part of being a journalist is getting to meet and interview actors, filmmakers and entertainers. Jim is a host and on-camera personality for AfterBuzz TV. Aside from his work with Reel Talker, he's the site owner of the Bachelor Universe website, where he recaps and talks about all this ABC's 'The Bachelor'. He also runs the Reel Talker Podcast that can be found on iTunes. In his free time he enjoys attending sports events and playing in recreational leagues.
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