Old Joy
Film Science (2006)
Drama, Queer Themes/Interest
In Collection
#1696
7*
Seen ItYes
(6/26/2019 Home)
IMDB   6.8
76 mins USA / English
DVD 
Daniel London Mark
Will Oldham Kurt
Tanya Smith Tanya
Robin Rosenberg Waitress
Keri Moran Lawnmower
Autumn Campbell Diner Patron
Steve Doughton Diner Patron
Lucy Herself
Matt McCormick Weed Salesman
P.C. Peri
Darren Prolsen Homeless Man
Jillian Wieseneck Diner Patron
Director/Choreographer
Kelly Reichardt
Producer Todd Haynes
Mike S. Ryan
Joshua Blum
Julie Fischer
Writer/Composer Kelly Reichardt
Jonathan Raymond
Cinematography Peter Sillen
Music Yo la Tengo


Soon to be a father, Mark feels the pressure of domestic responsibility closing in, so he is more than happy to accept when his old friend Kurt proposes a camping trip in the Oregon wilderness. During their time together, the men come to grips with the changes in their lives and the effect on their relationship.
Edition Details
No. of Discs/Tapes 1
Personal Details
Purchase Date 6/15/2019
Location Personal Library
Owner Deitz
Store Amazon Marketpl
Purchase Price $16.00
Condition Used - Good
Links + Review: NY Times (Manohla Dargis Sept. 20, 2006)
Old Joy at Core for Movies
IMDB
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Rotten Tomatoes
References
Lists ‡ Rotten Tomatoes: 200 Best LGBT Movies of All Time
Rotten Critics Rating % (2021) 85
Rotten Best Queer #1-200 (2021) 119

Notes
A sad melancholy film with superb cinematography. Mark and Kurt, each in their own way, try to recover their past intimacy. While not overtly queer, I had a feeling that their past may have been physical as well as spiritual. They come to realize that their relationship could not be resurrected. While they can be remembered fondly, they are past.
A beautiful film which I much liked.