Rainbow Time

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Rainbow Time
Rainbow Time.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byLinas Phillips
Written byLinas Phillips
Produced by
  • Ian Michaels
  • Linas Phillips
Starring
CinematographyNathan M. Miller
Edited by
  • Libby Cuenin
  • Nathan Whiteside
Music byHeather McIntosh
Production
company
Distributed by The Orchard
Release dates
  • March 13, 2016 (2016-03-13)(SXSW)
  • November 4, 2016 (2016-11-04)(United States)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Melanie Lynskey discussing Rainbow Time in 2016

Rainbow Time is a 2016 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Linas Phillips. The film stars Phillips, Melanie Lynskey, Timm Sharp, Tobin Bell, Jay Duplass, Lauren Weedman and Artemis Pebdani. Mark Duplass, and Jay Duplass serve as executive producers on the film, through their Duplass Brothers Productions banner.

Contents

The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 13, 2016. [1] The film was released in a limited release and through video on demand November 4, 2016, by The Orchard. [2]

Plot

Shonzi, a developmentally delayed 40 year-old, is sent to live with his brother, Todd. While living with his brother, he develops a crush on Todd's girlfriend, Lindsay.

Cast

Production

The film was first announced in 2010, originally about man named Rimas making a TV show called "Rainbow Time". [3] In July 2014, Phillips uploaded on his Vimeo.com account rehearsal for the film. [4] In March 2015, Phillips revealed the project would be his next film with production eyed for June–July of that same year. [5] In February 2016, it was revealed that Heather McIntosh had composed the score for the film. [6]

Filming

Production on the film began on September 22, 2015, and concluded on October 9, 2015, lasting a total of 13 days. [7] [8] [9] [10]

Release

The film had its world premiere on March 13, 2016, at South by Southwest. [11] [1] Shortly after, The Orchard acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film. [12] The film also screened at the Seattle International Film Festival on May 20, 2016. [13] The film was released on November 4, 2016. [14]

Critical response

Rainbow Time received mixed reviews from film critics. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a 67% approval rating, based on 15 reviews, with an average rating of 6.62/10. [15] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 55 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". [16]

In a two-star review for RogerEbert.com, Nick Allen described the film as "unusual" for being "less politically correct, and kinkier, than any movie that might even be comparable." [17] However, Allen felt that it failed to "become the strong feminist statement it ultimately wants to be", and suffered for being "more original than it is clever". [17]

In The New York Times , Jeannette Catsoulis praised the film for being "funny and even perceptive about the nooks and crannies of adult sexual relationships", and considered it to be "very well-acted", particularly by Melanie Lynskey. [18] But Catsoulis criticized the character of Shonzi, finding him to be "creepily calculating and fully capable of controlling his objectionable conduct." [18]

Reviewing the film for Spectrum Culture, Rose Kerr also praised Melanie Lynskey's performance, finding her to be "the best actor here", stating that "her character keeps the film grounded in the idea of relationships as balancing acts." [19] However, Kerr concluded that "[d]evelopmental disabilities aren’t explored with any depth", and that the film treats them merely as a "fulcrum of...gross-out humor." [19]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Rainbow Time". SXSW.com. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  2. ↑ Billington, Alex (October 20, 2016). "First Trailer for Indie Comedy 'Rainbow Time' Directed by Linas Phillips". First Showing. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Sundance '10 "Bass Ackwards" Director Linas Phillips on His non-Road Movie Road Movie". Indiewire.com. January 8, 2010. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  4. ↑ Phillips, Linas (July 21, 2014). "RAINBOW TIME (rehearsal)". Vimeo.com . Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  5. ↑ Hamil, Brett (March 18, 2015). "Checking in with Linas Phillips". CityArtsOnline.com. Archived from the original on April 29, 2015. Retrieved March 11, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  6. ↑ "Heather McIntosh Scoring 'Rainbow Time'". FilmMusicReporter.com. February 26, 2016. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  7. ↑ Phillips, Linas. "I'm in the home stretch! So grateful for everyone who helped make this a reality #humbled #thankful". Instagram.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  8. ↑ Phillips, Linas (September 21, 2015). "5 hour day but very happy. Day one down. #rainbowtime". Instagram.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  9. ↑ Phillips, Linas. "Finished shooting a movie yesterday and moving Tuesday. If you want to toast me or if I owe you money come to Edendale bar tomorrow night. 8 pm til wheneverish. 2838 Rowena Ave #rainbowtime Photo cred @scottieimages". Instagram.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  10. ↑ Phillips, Linas. "6 more days of rainbow time and 13 days til I move to nyc to be with this lady ❤️". Instagram.com . Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  11. ↑ McNary, Dave (February 2, 2016). "SXSW Unveils Lineup With James Caan, Ethan Hawke, Keegan-Michael Key Movies". Variety . Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  12. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (May 3, 2016). "SXSW Pic 'Rainbow Time' Lands At The Orchard". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Rainbow Time". Seattle International Film Festival . Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  14. ↑ Saito, Stephen (May 23, 2016). "SIFF '16 REVIEW: LINAS PHILLIPS SHINES BRIGHT IN "RAINBOW TIME"". Moveable Fest. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Rainbow Time (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  16. ↑ "Rainbow Time Reviews". Metacritic.com . Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  17. 1 2 Allen, Nick. "Rainbow Time movie review & film summary (2016) | Roger Ebert". www.rogerebert.com. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
  18. 1 2 Catsoulis, Jeannette (2016-11-03). "Review: In 'Rainbow Time,' Big Brother's Watching (and Lusting)". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2020-04-16.
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