SPIN ME ROUND MOVIE REVIEW

Writer/director Jeff Baena, whose previous work includes the comedies The Little Hours and Life after Beth, returns to transport us to the enchanted Italian countryside where romance and wonder lie in wait…well, that’s certainly what all the travelogues say, right? Starring and co-written by Alison Brie, Spin Me Round tells the story of Amber, a young manager for an Italian chain restaurant (essentially Olive Garden) whose life takes an unexpected turn when she is accepted to an employee training program in Italy. Yearning for adventure and the possibility of true love, Amber is soon introduced to the company’s dashing and mysterious CEO Nick Martucci (Alessandro Nivola) who may just be the man of Amber’s dreams. But upon stepping into his world of yachts, villas and lavish parties, Amber soon comes to suspect that all may not be as it seems. If this sounds like the plot of your typical harlequin romantic thriller, trust me…the movie knows that. Boasting an all-star cast including Aubrey Plaza, Molly Shannon, Tim Heidecker and Zach Woods, Spin Me Round is as wacky and hilarious as one would expect with such a comedy lineup. But does it pack the satirical punch of Baena’s previous work? Well, that’s what Brad, Rose, Melina and Frank came together to discuss.

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DIRECTED BY: Jeff Baena

STARRING: Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Alessandro Nivola, Molly Shannon, Lil Rel Howery, Tim Heidecker, Ben Sinclair, Fred Armisen, Ayden Mayeri, Debby Ryan, Zach Woods, Ego Nwodim, Lauren Weedman, Jake Picking, Tricia Helfer

 

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Bradly Martin (Screener Squad, Eye on the Prize, Breakfast Pub)

Bradly Martin was born in the united states and grew up on a healthy diet of sports, films, and books. A rather shy lad who kept to himself, Bradly soon discovered the best way to know a person was to know what people liked. Throughout the years Bradly became a fan of many things and a fanatic of none. From Doctor Dre, to Doctor Strange and the who’s who of Whos. From Playstation to the Dreamcast and Marvel to DC. From LeBron James to James Bond and Lord of the Rings to Lord Palmerston (or Pitt the Elder if you agree with Wade Boggs) and is a huge fan of dad jokes and randomly obscure Simpsons references. Armed with a vast knowledge of comics, films, and pop culture. Bradly traveled the world making friends and sharing takes. As a young man Bradly married the love of his life young and grew older every year with each new child brought into the brood. If trends continue, Scientists predict that .2% of Canada (where Bradly and family reside) will be populated by Bradly’s children by the year 2029. You can hear him leading and listening to his favorite critics on the Screener Squad and Eye on the prize and maybe even provide some comments of his own.

 

 

Rose Mattox (Screener Squad)

Originally hailing from Austin then Houston, Rose has been an avid movie and TV fanatic pretty much since birth. She spends spending her days watching Star Trek reruns, 60’s spy fiction, and Audrey Hepburn movies with her beloved minion (see: dog Riley). She also occasionally dabbles in comedy, screenwriting, as well as graphic and interior design. Rose has been contributing to One of Us since 2019 as a member of the Screener Squad, as well as making regular appearances on Eye on the Prize during awards season. She can be found on Twitter at @nightattheopera.

 

 

Melina Eames (Screener Squad)

Melina first discovered that she carried the nerd gene at the tender age of four following her exposure to a little film called A New Hope.