THE CLIMB (2019) Delightful, offbeat (in the way life can be) comedy composed of seven prodigious, rigorously staged chapters. Engaging, moving performances and an observational (perfectly structured) screenplay that surprised and moved me.
Hi friends! For @thedailybeast, I wrote this feature on THE CLIMB & the great guys behind it: Michael Angelo Covino & Kyle Marvin. We had a lovely chat that became this piece on masculinity, cycling, unbreakable friendship. I’m so happy it’s finally out: https://t.co/VrqwLfdbiI
OPENING: Originally slated for @carbon_arc in April, Michael Angelo Covino's comedy THE CLIMB stars Covino and @KyleMarvinKyle as close friends, captured in vignettes over several years as they creep towards middle age. Now playing @ Park Lane.
We're excited that @juddapatow hosts the @ClimbFilm filmmaker conversation Sat. 11/14 - 1pm PT. RSVP: https://t.co/7spWOpN3Cq Cycling gets all the attention in the ads, but don't be fooled-there's ice fishing, skiing, singing & dancing too! #NowPlaying@LandmarkLTC@sonyclassics
So here's a fun little story. Back in May 2019, I was at Cannes and saw a film I really liked: "The Climb." I wanted to write about it, and the filmmakers suggest we drive to Col de Vence—a nearby cycling route they shot the opening scene on—for the piece. (THREAD)
My review of @sonyclassics@ClimbFilm: Michael Angelo Covino fills a much-needed gap and dares to make a movie about male friendship that feels more like a romance And while there's humor to be found, the results are heartwarming and sweet, minus the sap.https://t.co/1vTYg0Avs7
My love for THE CLIMB is official now that my rave review for LA Times is up. From the performances to the stylistic choices, & above all the bittersweet portrayal of male friendship, it’s one of the very best movies of the year. Hope you can read it: https://t.co/VvFetO3PTC
I have a small, but life-affirming part in a new movie called THE CLIMB. I've seen it twice (yes, once at @cannes) and it's great. It's also Certified Fresh on @rottentomatoes! Opens Friday, November 13 in cities with open theaters!
@edgarwright @drjonty thanks for the support Edgar! Sadly, we're not releasing the film on VOD next week. Positively, we are still planning on the theatrical release at the end of August!
Two summers ago the cycling and cinematic worlds came together on the Col de Vence.
The outcome was the award winning film, The Climb, which hits cinemas worldwide later this month.
Discover more: https://t.co/i37i5OIHZO
🍿 We were thrilled to welcome director/writer/actor Michael Corvino and writer/actor Kyle Marvin to Chicago to present #TheClimb for our #ChiFilmFest members! If you missed out, see it in Chicago theaters soon from @sonyclassics! 📽