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The Nowhere Inn
Music · Comedy · Thriller · 2021
When St. Vincent sets out to make a documentary about her music, the goal is to both reveal and revel in the unadorned truth behind her on-stage persona. But when she hires a close friend to direct, notions of reality, identity, and authenticity grow increasingly distorted and bizarre.
Movie details
The Nowhere Inn
“Identity is a work of art.”
2021 Music · Comedy · Thriller 1h 32m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
5.8 / 10
Community rating
When St. Vincent sets out to make a documentary about her music, the goal is to both reveal and revel in the unadorned truth behind her on-stage persona. But when she hires a close friend to direct, notions of reality, identity, and authenticity grow increasingly distorted and bizarre.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over The Nowhere Inn?
For the defence
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Bill Benz
Written by
Carrie Brownstein · St. Vincent
St. Vincent
Self
Carrie Brownstein
Self
Ezra Buzzington
Limo Driver
Toko Yasuda
Self
Dakota Johnson
Self
Chris Aquilino
Neil
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Drew Connick
Robert
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Put The Nowhere Inn on trial.
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The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.