Poser

Name: Poser
Genre: Drama
Released: June 3, 2022
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 68
Cast: Abdul Seidu, Amber Falter, Angela Jernigan, Ariel Peguero, Aujolie Baker

2022

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Oscilloscope Laboratories | Release Date: June 3, 2022 | Not Rated

Starring: Abdul Seidu, Amber Falter, Angela Jernigan, Ariel Peguero, Aujolie Baker, Beth Dixon, Bobbi Kitten, Drew Johnson, Hakim Callwood, Joey Aich, Laelia Delaney Davis, Mandi Caskey, Mira Bernard, Nick Samson, Rachel Keefe, Sarah Achor, Sean Taylor, Stephanie Faith, Sylvie Mix

Summary: Wallflower Lennon Gates (Sylvie Mix) yearns for access to the inner sanctum of the underground music scene in Columbus, Ohio. When she creates a podcast to interview the local artists she adores, Lennon discovers her own musical ambitions, develops a fast friendship with the striking, confident performer Bobbi Kitten, and in the processWallflower Lennon Gates (Sylvie Mix) yearns for access to the inner sanctum of the underground music scene in Columbus, Ohio. When she creates a podcast to interview the local artists she adores, Lennon discovers her own musical ambitions, develops a fast friendship with the striking, confident performer Bobbi Kitten, and in the process creates an identity not wholly her own. Soon, Lennon’s aspirations, with some constructive coaxing from Bobbi to find her voice, lead her down a path of dark obsession.… Expand

Director: Noah Dixon and Ori Segev

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 87 min

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The Playlist Christian Gallichio

Jun 17, 2022

While the story beats may not be surprising, Poser still acts as an impressive debut for not only the directors but also Mix and Kitten, who create a simmering tension between them. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

Jun 16, 2022

At once polished and punky, Poser is about the maturing of a vampiric personality. Like its music, the movie feels exploratory and raw-edged, yet with a persistent pathos that clings to Lennon and isolates her. Read full review

Natalia Keogan

Jun 16, 2022

What’s most compelling about Poser is the titular concept it seeks to unravel, one of deception and contrivance that epitomizes the ultimate sin in expressive art. Read full review

IndieWire Kate Erbland

Jun 13, 2022

While Poser works up to a somewhat predictable ending, the details and ideas that get us there are fascinating and unique. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Jun 15, 2022

A mesmerizing immersion in music, a “scene” and the obsessions of a member of the “Hey everyone, notice ME” generation. Read full review

The Film Stage Erik Nielsen

May 26, 2022

A somewhat familiar story about obsession set adjacent to the unique world of the underground music scene in Columbus, Ohio, Poser is a charming and dark debut from directors Ori Segev and Noah Dixon. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Simon Abrams

Jun 17, 2022

Poser might have been more satisfying if its gauzy night-club aesthetic and bold, underlined dialogue didn’t smother viewers with trite observations about hipster artistes. Read full review

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