Ill see you in my dreams is touching, funny and thoughtful. Everything you need to know about ill see you in my dreams. Blythe danner has the breakthrough role of her career, playing a longtime widow who discovers two dreamboats at once sam elliott and martin. Finally living in the present tense, she finds herself swept up in not one, but two unexpected relationships that challenge her assumptions about what it means to grow old.
A widow and former songstress discovers that life can begin anew at any age. Blythe danner transcends the indie mediocrity of ill see you. Ill see you in my dreams there well be safe tonight, from the lonely days of memory ill see you in my dreams back in my arms again, and no matter what tomorrow brings ill see you in my dreams. Ill see you in my dreams 2015 financial information. The film stars blythe danner, martin starr, sam elliott, malin akerman, june squibb, rhea perlman, and mary kay place. Ill see you in my dreams, starring blythe danner, martin starr, june. Metro detroit producer has two buzzedabout indie films. Metro detroit producer has two buzzedabout indie films it follows and ill see you in my dreams are making 2015 a big year for rebecca green. If this were later in the year wed be talking about her as a best actress nominee. May 14, 2015 if you really want to see something truly unique and special at the movies this month or, for that matter, all summer long then feast your eyes on ill see you in my dreams.
Malin akerman makes a midfilm appearance as carols daughter, katherine, who. May 15, 2015 to the lengthening list of wellmannered films aimed at moviegoers who have reached an age when, to quote shakespeare, the heyday in the blood is tame, add ill see you in my dreams. The setting, characters, and honest, human approach make this a surprising and unique film. Ill see you in my dreams narrative feature film by brett haley.
Writerdirector brett haleys second feature film, ill see you in my dreams, centers around a widow in. Blythe danner transcends the indie mediocrity of ill see you in my. Ill see you in my dreams is a 1951 musical film starring doris day and danny thomas, directed by michael curtiz the film is a biography of lyricist gus kahn, and includes a number of songs written by kahn, including the title song. Blythe danner stars as a widow whos settled into her life and her age, until a series of events propel her into a renewed engagement with the people and the world around her. After her routine is rattled she decides to start dating again and falls into relationships with two very different men.
Although this movie isnt strictly a comedy, danner, squibb, perlman, and place all get in their comedy licks like theyve been doing it all their lives, which they have. Defying the adage of only writing what you know, brett haleys latest film is about a 70yearold widow who is. Ill see you in my dreams is a 1951 musical film starring doris day and danny thomas, directed by michael curtiz. While you wont see widescreen explosions or computergenerated effects in ill see you in my dreams an independent film made with a small budget in 2015 this touching story. A stalwart of the silver screen for more than forty years, blythe danner has rarely had the chance to take center stage the way she does in ill see you in my dreams.
She may feel more comfortable as a supporting player, but blythe danner proves she can hold her own as a lead in new film ill see you in my dreams. Ill see you in my dreams is a deceptively small story, but it asks big questions. Jun 05, 2015 metro detroit producer has two buzzedabout indie films it follows and ill see you in my dreams are making 2015 a big year for rebecca green. The spirited observances and performances imbue the film with an earned and irresistible earnestness. Ill see you in my dreams is a 2015 american comedydrama film directed, co written, and coproduced by brett haley. In this vibrant, funny, and heartfelt film, a widow and former songstress discover that life can begin anew at any age.
Like the richest of the stories, the cowriters of ill see you in my dreams, brett haley and marc basch, manage to find complexity and earnestness in the quotidian, and discover honesty and humor even in the most awkward of situations. Ill see you in my dreams on dvd september 1, 2015 starring blythe danner, june squibb, rhea perlman, martin starr. Lonely days are long twilight sings a song all the happiness that used to be soon my eyes will close soon ill find repose. Its quite refreshing to see a film about life and all its true ups and downs as we age. My buddy, makin whoopee by gus kahn, walter donaldson. Watch blythe danner and malin akerman in a new clip at fandango. Ill see you in my dreams blythe danner gives a deeply felt performance as a widow slowly embracing the challenges of old age in this pleasant romantic dramedy. Ill see you in my dreams was a big hit, warner brothers secondhighestgrossing film of 1952. Ill see you in my dreams is a 2015 american comedydrama film directed, cowritten, and coproduced by brett haley. Ill see you in my dreams is a prime example of overlit shotreverse. Ill see you in my dreams, dvd, full frame, manufactured on demand, mono sound, musicals theatrical, 883316995686.
The film is a biography of lyricist gus kahn, and includes a number of songs written by kahn, including the title song. Shot on a shoestring budget in just 18 days, this delightful, touching, poignant and very funny independent gem is packed with more genuine emotion than you. To annette bening in the face of love and patricia clarkson in last weekend, add blythe danner in cowriterdirector brett haleys likably flimsy drama ill see you in my dreams. It must have been flattering that you were bretts first choice for. Dec 02, 2015 she may feel more comfortable as a supporting player, but blythe danner proves she can hold her own as a lead in new film ill see you in my dreams. Ill see you in my dreams official hd trailer youtube. Ill see you in my dreams follows carol through the paces of attempting towell, not restart her life, necessarily, but to get out there again. Theres been a minispate of lowbudget vehicles for older actresses. Ill see you in my dreams full frame, manufactured on.
Aug 19, 2015 brett haley is raising funds for ill see you in my dreams narrative feature film on kickstarter. In this, the first of two articles, we interview writer and director brett haley. Oct 14, 2007 ill see you in my dreams there well be safe tonight, from the lonely days of memory ill see you in my dreams back in my arms again, and no matter what tomorrow brings ill see you in my dreams. Joe brown ill see you in my dreams lyrics genius lyrics. Ill see you in my dreams narrative feature film by brett. To the lengthening list of wellmannered films aimed at moviegoers who have reached an age when, to quote shakespeare, the heyday in the blood is tame, add ill see you in my dreams. Rent ill see you in my dreams 2015 on dvd and bluray. Ill see you in my dreams is delicate and nuanced, with writing that rejects, or at least reshapes, the cliches of movies about people facing the glare of their sunset years. Apr 07, 2015 in this vibrant, funny, and heartfelt film, a widow and former songstress discovers that life can begin anew at any age.
The story, which thoroughly suppresses kahns jewish origins, is told from the point of view of kahns wife grace, who was still alive when the film was made. You cant turn back the clock, but you can wind it up again. Sam elliott got a standing ovation from a full house when he took the stage following the screening of his new film, ill see you in my dreams, at the movies for grownups film festival in miami. Writerdirector brett haleys second feature film, ill see you in my dreams, centers around a widow in her early 70s blythe danner, her.
But it was phenomenal how we just came together and that is not always the case. The film follows carol blythe danner, a woman who finds herself surprisingly alone when her longtime canine companion. That probably wont happen, but the next best thing is for as many people to experience ill see you in my dreams as possible so hollywood keeps making movies just like it. Brett haley is raising funds for ill see you in my dreams narrative feature film on kickstarter. Ill see you in my dreams 2015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. After the death of her beloved dog, carol blythe danner finds the everyday activities that have given her life structure her regular b. Blythe danner radiates warmth and wisdom in lovely drama danner and costar martin starr make for wonderful companions and company in an honest. Theres been a minispate of low budget vehicles for older actresses recentlyshoestring budget films that feel gossamerthin, yet feature stellar, subtle work by their leading ladies. Blythe danner knocks it out of the park as a widow whose lonely life is transformed by the death of her dog, an unlikely friendship with the new pool. We vaguely knew one another but i had never worked with anyone in the cast before. Writerdirector brett haleys second feature film, ill see you in my dreams. May 15, 2015 unlike a lot of filmfestivalfriendly indies that emphasize character studies, ill see you in my dreams has a very definite and sturdy narrative, and its a wellhandled one that deserves to be discovered by viewers.
Rent ill see you in my dreams 2015 starring blythe danner and martin starr on dvd and bluray. Lonely days are long twilight sings a song all the happiness that used to be soon my eyes will close soon ill find repose and in dreams, youre always. Brett haleys ill see you in my dreams looks like a letter sent straight from squaresville. Sam elliott on typecasting, making a musical and hollywoods obsession. A sudden loss disrupts carols orderly life, propelling her into the dating world for the first time in 20 years. One of the years truly great surprises, its a film about growing older and taking new chances, and in the wrong hands it would have been played up for stale laughs about hot. This is great for an animated film in limited release. Sep, 2019 while you wont see widescreen explosions or computergenerated effects in ill see you in my dreams an independent film made with a small budget in 2015 this touching story.
Ill see you in my dreams isham jones, 1924 youtube. May, 2015 blythe danner knocks it out of the park as a widow whose lonely life is transformed by the death of her dog, an unlikely friendship with the new pool cleaner martin starr and romantic overtures b. One of the most beloved and popular songs of its day, ill see you in my dreams was written by isham jones, with lyrics by gus kahn. May 14, 2015 with ill see you in my dreams, we didnt have that luxury. Director brett haley and actor sam elliott talk about their new film, ill see you in my dreams. In this vibrant, funny, and heartfelt film, a widow and former songstress discovers that life can begin anew at any age. Sam elliott on typecasting, making a musical and hollywood.
Director brett haley on ill see you in my dreams the. Ill see you in my dreams 2015 after realizing how lonely and routine her life has become, a longtime widow blythe danner begins relationships with two very different men martin starr, sam. Blythe danner on ill see you in my dreams interviews. Creative screenwriting was lucky enough to catch up with both cowriters of ill see you in my dreams. Pretty baby by gus kahn, tony jackson, egbert van alstyne, performed by danny thomas with jazz group. You should recognize most or all of these names if you watch movies and tv. Cougar a clip from ill see you in my dreams story in this vibrant, funny, and heartfelt film, a widow and former songstress discovers that life can begin anew at any age.