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So many Jews stars in this comedy, so few chances for them to shine

JL;DR SUMMARY "Fantasy Life," directed and co-written by Matthew Shear, revolves around an unlikely relationship between Sam, a clumsy former law student with mental health issues, and Dianne, a washed-up former child actor. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish ActorsComedyNew York Jewish Film FestivalJudd HirschFantasy LifeMatthew ShearAmanda PeetBob BalabanSam And DianneCinematic Relationships

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New York, United States
"And that sense of familiarity is totally in keeping with the movies New York vibe."

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