Hey guys! Horrorella here...
One of the non-tentpole features that you need to be on the lookout for this summer is ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL. A huge hit at Sundance, the film tells the story of loner-by-design/gigantic film nerd Greg (Thomas Mann) who is forced to hang out with a high school aquaintance (Olivia Cooke) when she is diagnosed with cancer, and winds up making the first real, personal connection of his life.
I recently caught this at the Seattle International Film Festival, and it lives up to all of the praise. It strikes an incredible balance between its sharp wit and its emotional weight, and is definitely one that you will want to make the time for.
Check out the new international trailer below. ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL hits theaters on June 12th.
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL is the uniquely funny, moving story of Greg (Thomas Mann), a high school senior who is trying to blend in anonymously, avoiding deeper relationships as a survival strategy for navigating the social minefield that is teenage life. He even describes his constant companion Earl (RJ Cyler), with whom he makes short film parodies of classic movies, as more of a ‘co-worker’ than a best friend. But when Greg’s mom (Connie Britton) insists he spend time with Rachel (Olivia Cooke) – a girl in his class who has just been diagnosed with cancer – he slowly discovers how worthwhile the true bonds of friendship can be.
