For the Love of George

Last updated
For the Love of George
Directed by Maria Burton
Screenplay byNadia Jordan and Hayley Nolan
Story byNadia Jordan
Produced byNadia Jordan
StarringNadia Jordan
Rex Lee
Rosanna Arquette
Tate Donovan
Shaun Sipos
Kristen Johnston
Ruth Connell
Marina Sirtis
CinematographyArlene Nelson
Edited bySimon Carmody
Libby Cuenin
Production
company
Fluffy Cat Productions
Distributed byVision Films
Release date
  • February 13, 2018 (2018-02-13)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

For the Love of George is a 2018 comedy film produced by Nadia Jordan, directed by Maria Burton and written by Nadia Jordan and Hayley Nolan. Jordan also stars in the film alongside Rosanna Arquette, Tate Donovan, Rex Lee, Shaun Sipos and Kristen Johnston. The film tells the story of Poppy, a jilted wife who leaves her cheating husband in England and sets off to Los Angeles hoping to meet who she believes is the perfect man, George Clooney.

Contents

The film showed at the 2017 Chicago Comedy Film Festival, La Femme International Film Festival 2017, the 2017 Orlando Film Festival and the Saint Paul Frozen Film Festival 2018. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Plot

The story begins in early 2014 in Surrey, England. Poppy Wakefield lives a charmed existence, playing domestic goddess for her husband Stephen and working as a freelance magazine journalist from her beautiful home. Her seemingly perfect, if predictable, life is shattered when she discovers that Stephen’s recent birdwatching hobby is a cover for an affair.

For Stephen's birthday, Poppy has prepared a romantic evening, complete with expensive gifts, a specialty cake, a sexy teddy and rose petals scattered to the bedroom. He cancels with a call, implying he's going in search of a rare bird. However, he doesn't hang up properly, and she overhears him telling his lover how gullible she is.

Still in shock from the betrayal, Poppy finds some much needed respite in an entertainment talk show segment highlighting George Clooney's charitable work. To her, George is everything her husband isn't; suave, sophisticated, funny and charming, someone who really cares about making a difference in the world and the ideal match for her.

When she receives a well-timed invitation to visit her close friend Justin in Los Angeles, she drops everything and decides to give fate a helping hand by flying to LA. They got to know each other as he worked as their wedding planner.

Upon Justin's suggestion, Poppy starts seeing celebrity specialist Dr. Faye, who asks her about her George Clooney obsession. She resents the implication, then continues to go on about how perfect he is for her.

The next morning, as Poppy works on her latest article for Chit Chat magazine, Justin lures her out to the farmers' market in case George might show. There, a young vendor flirts with her, but she doesn't fall for his charms.

With a renewed plan to force a meeting with George, she buys an array of his tequilas, then contacts his publicist trying to set a meeting under the guise of writing an article. Then she drags Justin out to a bikers' bar, as she hears he's bought a Harley.

Deciding to extend her stay, Justin introduces Poppy to Marcy, a lonely southerner newlywed. Discovering that George is scheduled to attend Marcy's party, she spends days preparing, but through a comedy of errors, she misses him. Moping around Justin's for some days, his Russian cleaner Irina convinces her to see a psychic. A disaster, Poppy's commiserating in a bar when someone tries to get her into bed.

On Poppie's quest to cross paths with George, the surprise announcement of his engagement brings Poppy and her romantic fantasy crashing back down to earth. Justin almost kicks her out, but she promises to straighten out.

Poppy is pensative, watching the waves, when the flirty juice vendor jogs by. Luke and she embark on a light-hearted liaison, lasting days. It comes to a screeching halt when he surprises Poppy, after saying he wants to take it to the next level, suggesting they record themselves doing a three-way with Irina.

On Poppy's birthday she ends up drinking through the night with Justin, Marcy and Irina. Stephen shows up, telling her he'll take her back when she's ready. Unhappy with the lack of romanticism, she turns him away. Stephen returns with flowers and with a greater romantic gesture, but when she realises he wants things the same, she breaks it off definitively.

Offered to do a weekly TV segment in London, Poppy sits for photos on a luxurious hotel roof. Later, she waits for the elevator and, engrossed in her cell, she waves it off as it's not empty. Realising too late that George was inside, Poppy is unsuccessful in meeting him.

Cast

Production

The film is produced by Fluffy Cat Productions Inc. [6] A strong advocate of supporting women in the entertainment industry, producer Nadia Jordan enlisted a predominantly female crew. A portion of the profits from the film will be donated to the Enough Project charity, Not On Our Watch's main partner. [8]

Writing

Inspired by George Clooney and his humanitarian work, Jordan had the idea for the movie after reading a book written by John Prendergast and Don Cheadle titled Not on Our Watch . The book details the history of Sudan and how the Darfur crisis evolved and urges readers to get involved and take action to raise awareness in various ways, including hosting a film screening. George, in his capacity as co-founder of Not On Our Watch (NOOW), channeled significant support to NOOW's main partner organization, Enough. At the time of concept George Clooney was considered one of the most eligible bachelors in the world. According to Jordan this is what prompted her to come up with the story for the film, which was originally titled Looking for George Clooney. [9]

Soundtrack

The For the Love of George soundtrack is set for release February 2018 and features artists Unsung Lilly, David Bertok, Lisa Brigantino, James Bowers, Dominique Pruitt and Alex-Louise. [10]

Release

For the Love of George is distributed by Vision Films. [11]

Accolades

For the Love of George was an Official Selection at the Chicago Comedy Film Festival 2017, La Femme International Film Festival 2017, [12] the Orlando Film Festival 2017 and the Saint Paul Frozen Film Festival 2018. [13] At the Chicago Comedy Film Festival, the film won the Audience Choice Award and Top Female Filmmaker Award (Nadia Jordan) [14] and received three nominations at the Orlando Film Festival – Best Actress (Nadia Jordan), Best Supporting Performance (Kristen Johnston) and Best Trailer. [15] It recently won the Best Comedy Feature Award at the Saint Paul Frozen Film Festival [16]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Courteney Cox</span> American actress and filmmaker (born 1964)

Courteney Bass Cox is an American actress, director, and filmmaker. She rose to international prominence for playing Monica Geller in the NBC sitcom Friends (1994–2004) and Gale Weathers in the horror film franchise Scream (1996–present). Her accolades include a Screen Actors Guild Award, nominations for two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rosanna Arquette</span> American actress (born 1959)

Rosanna Lisa Arquette is an American actress. She was nominated for an Emmy Award for her performance in the TV film The Executioner's Song (1982) and won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for the film Desperately Seeking Susan (1985). Her other film roles include After Hours, The Big Blue (1988), Pulp Fiction (1994), and Crash (1996). She also directed the documentary Searching for Debra Winger (2002) and starred in the ABC sitcom What About Brian? from 2006 to 2007.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Patricia Arquette</span> American actress (born 1968)

Patricia Arquette is an American actress. She made her feature film debut as Kristen Parker in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) and has since starred in several film and television productions. She has received several awards, including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alexis Arquette</span> American actress (1969–2016)

Alexis Arquette was an American actress and transgender activist.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kristen Bell</span> American actress (born 1980)

Kristen Anne Bell is an American actress. She began her acting career starring in stage productions, while attending the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. She made her Broadway stage debut as Becky Thatcher in the comedy musical The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and appeared in a Broadway revival of The Crucible the following year. She later appeared in the action thriller film Spartan (2004) and received praise for her performance in the television drama film Gracie's Choice (2004).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Traylor Howard</span> American actress

Traylor Elizabeth Howard is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Natalie Teeger in the USA Network television series Monk from 2005 to 2009. She has also starred on the sitcoms Boston Common (1996–1997) and Two Guys and a Girl (1998–2001), while her film credits include Dirty Work (1998), Me, Myself & Irene (2000), and Son of the Mask (2005).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kristen Stewart</span> American actress (born 1990)

Kristen Jaymes Stewart is an American actress. She has received various accolades, including a British Academy Film Award and a César Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kathryn Hahn</span> American actress (born 1973)

Kathryn Marie Hahn is an American actress and comedian. She began her career on television, starring as grief counselor Lily Lebowski in the NBC crime drama series Crossing Jordan (2001–2007). Hahn gained prominence appearing as a supporting actress in a number of comedy films, including How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Step Brothers (2008), The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard (2009), Our Idiot Brother (2011), We're the Millers and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and Glass Onion (2022).

Irina Felicia Björklund is a Finnish actress and singer.

Cheryl Woodcock is an entertainment producer and on-air personality for Entertainment Tonight and ET's The Insider.

<i>Nobodys Fool</i> (1986 film) 1986 film by Evelyn Purcell

Nobody's Fool is a 1986 comedy film written by playwright Beth Henley. It stars Rosanna Arquette, Eric Roberts and Mare Winningham.

Alec Cartio is an Iranian-Swedish-American music video, automotive commercial and film director. He is best known for his work, which modernized the Iranian Music Video industry.

<i>Searching for Debra Winger</i> 2002 American film

Searching for Debra Winger is a 2002 American documentary film conceived and directed by Rosanna Arquette. The film presents an interview with actress Debra Winger about why she suddenly retired from the film industry at the height of her career. It also features interviews with other leading actresses, who discuss the various pressures they face as women working in the film industry as well as their attempts to juggle their professional commitments with their personal responsibilities to their families and themselves. Debra Winger has since returned to acting.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anna Kendrick</span> American actress (born 1985)

Anna Cooke Kendrick is an American actress. Her first starring role was in the 1998 Broadway musical High Society, for which she earned a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. She made her film debut in the musical comedy Camp (2003) and had a supporting role in The Twilight Saga (2008–2011). She achieved wider recognition for the comedy-drama film Up in the Air (2009), which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and for her starring role in the Pitch Perfect film series (2012–2017).

<i>Lovesong</i> (film) 2016 film by So Yong Kim

Lovesong is a 2016 American drama film directed by So Yong Kim, who co-wrote the film with Bradley Rust Gray. It stars Jena Malone, Riley Keough, Brooklyn Decker, Amy Seimetz, Marshall Chapman, Ryan Eggold, and Rosanna Arquette.

<i>Kids in America</i> (film) 2005 American film

Kids in America is a 2005 American comedy film written and directed by Josh Stolberg. The film is inspired by real events.

<i>Peace, Love & Misunderstanding</i> 2011 American film

Peace, Love & Misunderstanding is a 2011 American comedy-drama film directed by Bruce Beresford and starring Jane Fonda, Catherine Keener, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Elizabeth Olsen, Nat Wolff, Chace Crawford, Kyle MacLachlan, and Rosanna Arquette. It was filmed in the town of Woodstock, New York, the same town in which the film is set. The film had a gala premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, 2011. It was released to theaters on June 8, 2012, starting in limited release. It was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on October 2, 2012.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Maria Burton</span> American director, producer, and actress

Maria Burton is an American director, producer, and actress. She directed the feature films For the Love of George (2018), A Sort of Homecoming (2015), Manna From Heaven (2002), Just Friends (1996), Temps (1999), and co-directed the 2007 documentary "Sign My Snarling Movie".

<i>Maya Dardel</i> 2017 film

Maya Dardel is a 2017 American-Polish drama film written and directed by Zachary Cotler and Magdalena Zyzak, starring Lena Olin, Jordan Gavaris, Alexander Koch, Nathan Keyes, and Rosanna Arquette.

Jennifer Elizabeth Smith is an American author of young adult novels, including bestsellers The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, Windfall and Field Notes on Love.

References

  1. ↑ "CCFF17 | For the Love of George (89 Min) (United States) — Chicago Comedy Film Festival". Chicagocomedyfilmfestival.com. 2017-11-11. Retrieved 2018-01-14.
  2. ↑ "FOR THE LOVE OF GEORGE | Orlando Film Festival". Orlandofilmfest.com. Retrieved 2018-01-14.
  3. ↑ "Frozen Film Festival". Frozen Film Festival. Retrieved 2018-02-09.
  4. ↑ "www.lafemme.org/2017-features-to-screen/". www.lafemme.org. Retrieved 2018-02-09.
  5. ↑ Pedersen, Erik (2016-03-30). "'For The Love Of George' Rounds Out Cast With Tate Donovan, Kristen Johnson & Rosanna Arquette". Deadline. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  6. 1 2 3 McNary, Dave (2016-03-30). "'For the Love of George' Draws Tate Donovan, Kristen Johnston, Rosanna Arquette". Variety. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  7. ↑ "Ruth Connell Is Latest To Join Cast Of For The Love Of George". Movie News Guide. 2016-08-24. Retrieved 2017-11-08.
  8. ↑ "Filmmaker statement | For the Love of George Movie". Home | For the Love of George Movie. Retrieved 2018-02-09.
  9. ↑ "Filmmaker Statement | For the Love of George Movie". Filmmaker Statement| For the Love of George Movie. Retrieved 2018-01-28.
  10. ↑ "Soundtrack | For the Love of George Movie". Soundtrack | For the Love of George Movie. Retrieved 2018-01-28.
  11. ↑ "Vision Films, Inc". www.visionfilms.net. Retrieved 2018-01-28.
  12. ↑ "www.lafemme.org/film-screenings/". www.lafemme.org. Retrieved 2018-01-28.
  13. ↑ "Frozen Film Festival". Frozen Film Festival. Retrieved 2018-01-29.
  14. ↑ "Nadia Jordan's 'For the Love of George' wins at CCFF - FF2 Media". FF2 Media. 2017-11-17. Retrieved 2018-01-28.
  15. ↑ "2017 Award Winners and Nominees | Orlando Film Festival". orlandofilmfest.com. Retrieved 2018-01-28.
  16. ↑ "Frozen Film Festival". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2018-02-15.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.