The Shape of Something Squashed (2014)
Tom Noonan's play-turned-film 'What Happened Was...' won the Sundance Grand Jury Prize for Best Dramatic Feature in 1994. Now, 20 years later, Noonan has returned to his roots with the SHAPE of SOMETHING SQUASHED, an independent film developed from his latest theatrical hit. It tells the story of an older 'has been' actor who is asked to participate in a read-through of a play at a legendary theater company. The production depends on the success of the read-through, but unbeknownst to the actor he is only standing in for a star playing hard to get. Each character is desperate for their world to become what they've dreamed, making this story both funny and heartbreaking in its depiction of life in, and out of, the theater.
Director: Tom Noonan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: May 15, 2014
Cast
- Tom Noonan - Douglas Whymper
- Talia Lugacy - Mona
- Grant Varjas - Sedgwick Neame
- Monique Vukovic - Hermione
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Shape of Something Squashed about?
- Tom Noonan's play-turned-film 'What Happened Was...' won the Sundance Grand Jury Prize for Best Dramatic Feature in 1994. Now, 20 years later, Noonan has returned to his roots with the SHAPE of SOMETHING SQUASHED, an independent film developed from his latest theatrical hit. It tells the story of an older 'has been' actor who is asked to participate in a read-through of a play at a legendary theater company. The production depends on the success of the read-through, but unbeknownst to the actor he is only standing in for a star playing hard to get. Each character is desperate for their world to become what they've dreamed, making this story both funny and heartbreaking in its depiction of life in, and out of, the theater.
- Who directed The Shape of Something Squashed?
- The Shape of Something Squashed was directed by Tom Noonan.
- Who stars in The Shape of Something Squashed?
- The Shape of Something Squashed stars Tom Noonan, Talia Lugacy, Grant Varjas, Monique Vukovic.
- How long is The Shape of Something Squashed?
- The Shape of Something Squashed has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Shape of Something Squashed?
- The Shape of Something Squashed is a Drama film.