The fourth film is Alex Ross Perry’s “Listen Up Philip.” Philip (Jason Schwartzman) is an egocentric novelist, thriving on his own debatable greatness, but rarely focusing on the consequences of his narcissistic actions. As his second novel is working its way through the publishing process, Philip grows more and more frustrated with his life in the big city, and his relationship with his girlfriend, Ashley (Elizabeth Moss), an aspiring photographer. Philip’s literary hero, Ike Zimmerman (played wonderfully by the great Jonathan Pryce), offers Philip refuge at his woodland summer home. What transpires is an unflinching examination of the yearning of an artist, and more importantly, the destructive path one’s ego can create when not kept under control.
5 Films the Academy Ignored: 2014's Hidden Gems
5 Films the Academy Ignored: 2014's Hidden…
5 Films the Academy Ignored: 2014's Hidden Gems
The fourth film is Alex Ross Perry’s “Listen Up Philip.” Philip (Jason Schwartzman) is an egocentric novelist, thriving on his own debatable greatness, but rarely focusing on the consequences of his narcissistic actions. As his second novel is working its way through the publishing process, Philip grows more and more frustrated with his life in the big city, and his relationship with his girlfriend, Ashley (Elizabeth Moss), an aspiring photographer. Philip’s literary hero, Ike Zimmerman (played wonderfully by the great Jonathan Pryce), offers Philip refuge at his woodland summer home. What transpires is an unflinching examination of the yearning of an artist, and more importantly, the destructive path one’s ego can create when not kept under control.