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You Can Count On Me (2000) Review


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Tom and Gage discuss Kenneth Lonergan's You Can Count on Me from 2000.

"You Can Count on Me" is a 2000 drama film that follows Sammy Prescott, a single mother living in the Catskill Mountains, who struggles to balance her responsibilities as a mother with her own desires. Her life is disrupted when her wayward brother, Terry, returns, leading to a reunion that reveals their shared past and the complexities of their relationship. As Sammy navigates her son's school writing assignment and her own personal challenges, including a relationship with an ex-boyfriend, the film explores themes of family ties, responsibility, and personal growth. The film received critical acclaim and features a strong performance by Laura Linney as Sammy.

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Barfly CinemaBy Thomas Backman