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Critic Roger Ebert
rated 10

The Langella performance deserves an Oscar nomination.

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Critic Noel Murray
rated 4

The idea of Langella as a neglected, decrepit artist is poignant, as is the idea of Ambrose using an academic study as an excuse to get closer to a writer whose work she's always loved.

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Cast & Crew

Andrew Wagner
Director
Frank Langella
As Leonard Schiller
Lili Taylor
As Ariel Schiller
Jessica Hecht
As Sandra Bennett
Adrian Lester
As Casey Davis
Lauren Ambrose
As Heather Wolfe
Joie Lee
As Second Author

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Starting Out in the Evening is a poignant drama that explores the complexities of life's journey, as four individuals struggle to reconcile their past, present, and future. Leonard Schiller, a once-celebrated author, has lost his way after a decade of writer's block, but a chance encounter with a determined graduate student, Heather Wolfe, sparks a newfound creative energy. As they delve into his past, Leonard's relationships with his daughter Ariel and her former lover Casey become intertwined with Heather's quest for academic success. Through their conversations, they face difficult truths and confront their deepest desires and fears. Will they find the courage to pursue their dreams, or will the weight of compromise hold them back? Starting Out in the Evening is a powerful reflection on love, family, and the risks we take to chase our passions.

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