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Key Features:
Anthology, Dysfunctional relationships, College life, School life, Politics, Social commentary, Dark humor, Taboo subject matter, Satire, Controversial themes, Emotional turmoil, Cynicism, Provocative, Nudity-moderate, Sex-moderate
Tone:
cynical, ironic, gritty
Target Audience:
Independent film viewers, Cynical viewers, Fans of dark comedies, Social commentary enthusiasts
Emotional Arc:
Discomfort → Disillusionment

Storytelling

2001-11-08
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College and high school serve as the backdrop for two stories about dysfunction and personal turmoil.

Genres
Comedy, Drama
Cast
Selma Blair, Leo Fitzpatrick, Robert Wisdom, Aleksa Palladino, Mark Webber, Paul Giamatti, John Goodman, Jonathan Osser, Lupe Ontiveros, Julie Hagerty
Crew
Todd Solondz, Todd Solondz
Rating
6.5(198 votes)
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