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The THING ABOUT MY  FOLKS

The story:  A sudden family crisis throws a befuddled writer and his "loose cannon" dad together for an unexpected road trip. Family secrets are uncovered and in a few surprising days, the two men learn more about each other -- and have more fun -- than either imagined possible. Directed by Raymond De Felitta (Sundance Audience Award winner "Two Family House"), "The Thing About My Folks" is a story of fathers and sons, husbands and wives, and two men learning to love the women who love them.

 

"The Thing About My Folks" is a semi- autographical film
that Reiser wrote specifically for Falk, his all-time favorite actor.

  Review - August 19, 2005

"The Thing About My Folks is a wonderful movie for anyone who ever had parents.  Peter Falk gives an Oscar winning performance as Paul Reiser's befuddled, cantankerous yet loving father.  Mr. Reiser's first attempt at movie making is truly magical, a roller coaster ride of humor and sorrow that is not to be missed.  As Mr. Reiser said of the film's message, "You need to do what you can for your family and then you do a little more."  Paul Reiser has certainly done much for us in writing, producing and acting in this gem."

          Release date: September 16, 2005 (Peter Falk's birthday)

Director:  Raymond de Felitta

Writer:  Paul Reiser

Starring:  Peter Falk, Olympia Dukakis, Elizabeth Perkins, Mackenzie Connolly, Lydia Jordan

Studio:  Picturehouse

Genre:  Comedy

          Rating:  (for language, including some suggestive references)

Runtime:  96 minutes

Cast:

Peter Falk - Sam Kleinman
Paul Reiser - Ben Kleinman
Olympia Dukakis - Muriel Kleinman
Elizabeth Perkins - Rachel Kleinman
Mackenzie Connolly - Lilly Kleinman
Lydia Jordan - Mia Kleinman
Ann Dowd - Linda
Claire Beckman - Hillary
Mimi Lieber - Bonnie
Bernie McInerney - Mr. Harrison
Catherine Taormina - Young Muriel Kleinman
Rich Duva - Young Sam Kleinman
Marshall Efron - Tow Truck Driver
Dennis Sheehan - Tackle Shop Owner
Rachel Robinson - Voice of Young Muriel

MPAA: Rated PG-13 for language, including some suggestive references.
Runtime: USA:96 min
Country: USA
Language: English
Color: Color
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Certification: USA:PG-13

OFFICIAL SELECTION: 2005 Palm Springs Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION: 2005 U.S. Comedy Arts Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION: 2005 SXSW Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION: 2005 Tribeca Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION: 2005 Seattle Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION: 2005 Atlanta Film Festival

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Preview & Opening Reviews:

A jewel, brilliantly conceived!

A flawless movie; brilliantly written and acted.  Peter Falk is fantastic!  The depth of Reiser's understanding of the human experience across all age groups and sexes is amazing. One begins a thoroughly believable journey as the relationships within this family unfold.  It's an intimate, funny, heart warming time with good people.  Through the introduction of the characters and the development of the story one cares very much for these people and celebrates joyously the unfolding of the sweet father-son relationship as they see their lives in a new context.  The ending is surprising, thoughtful and very satisfying.  The photography is superb, making the movie a joy to watch, but the excellent writing can hold its own. 

Earthy, warm and familiar - Christine79g

Superb festival entry! - roxieandjjroco

Terrific Film you MUST see! - Marian Shapiro

I love "The Thing about my Folks." - bettydurls

This was a lovely film - urthlngs

A jewel, brilliantly conceived! - skrzk

In the Genre of "On Golden Pond" - jennybenjamin1

Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful! - loo-kout

Awesome movie. - tasteslikestars

Wonderful movie! - milest-2

The Thing About My Folks - Emily

Beautiful film - Laura Barnett

human characters+quality acting=movie worth seeing - fmandosa

Awesome movie, go see - Netsirk560

A Must See! - lisafinch7

5 star movie that you can see with entire family - Rishona01

screening in Seattle - weeza2002

Great and Warm film of family ! - ltrb2me

a family crisis brings a father and son together and a family heals as a result - sulyboy

Excellent! - prsjc

The Thing About Everyone's Folks - pearcemi

Enjoyable and Entertaining - John Pocino (john@pocinogroup.com)

A look at the age old father son relationship with beautiful insight into the women they think they understand - scramzee

Vintage Peter Falk and thoughtful script of Paul Reiser - (fanranger@aol.com)

When was the last time you heard the whole audience in the theater laughing out loud . . . and a lot? - cgourley

The Thing About My Folks needs to be seen - nancyhubert1

Peoples Choice at the Santa Barbara Int. Film Festival - mayor_hal

A grown-up film about a grown-up family - Celeste Barber

You walk away feeling great. - WynetteW

Funny, touching, beautiful - sbkr

A warm-hearted film with a wide-ranging appeal - martinshapiro

Solid, enjoyable, poignant w/ minor flaws - flattejl

A sweet homage to all of our folks... - Lizable

"FOLKS" is a MUST SEE for all !!! - jhef

wonderful entertaining film - leclairinc

something special - sweethomechicago

Wonderful surprise - mikehallmjh

Independent film of big studio caliber. - jettjok

For children with parents... - mjrothman

A grown-up film about a grown-up family - Celeste Barber

Heartwarming Family Drama starring the unforgettable Peter Falk along with Paul Reiser - deeniep

One of my favorite films - closson-3

If you've ever been a part of a family, this is a must see. - user297257

What a great film! - Jennifer

Top-notch movie that touches the heartstrings - Peter Bird Jr.

The way films should be -  jackieboykin

Paul Reiser does it again!!!!!! - mortal_kombat8_kabal

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