Parker Posey and Sabrina Lloyd play two actresses (themselves), in a series of sequences that are structured as out-takes from a film. Shots are interrupted almost immediately by the actress breaking character, or the unseen director interjecting. The plot and dialogue (heavily improvised, both actresses are credited as writers) suggest they are trying to make a typical Hal Hartley New York film, with many repeated deadpan phrases, which seem like they might be punchlines, if only the audience could get the full scene. Equal parts fascinating and frustrating, but definitely worth it for fans of Hartley or Parker Posey, who is excellent as always.

The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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Parker Posey and Sabrina Lloyd discuss an assortment of concerns in Hal Hartley's THE SISTERS OF MERCY, all loosely connected to a song by the Breeders. It is both a film about real estate dilemmas and a film about the making of a film about real estate dilemmas. Sort of.

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