Listen Up Philip(2014)
Anger rages in Philip as he awaits the publication of his second novel. He feels pushed out of his adopted home city by the constant crowds and noise, a deteriorating relationship with his photographer girlfriend Ashley, and his own indifference to promoting the novel. When Philip's idol Ike Zimmerman offers his isolated summer home as a refuge, he finally gets the peace and quiet to focus on his favorite subject: himself.
Movie: Listen Up Philip
Top 10 Billed Cast
Philip
Ashley
Ike
Melanie
Yvette
Holly
Nancy
Emily
Josh
Video Trailer Listen Up Philip
Video: Original UK & Ireland Theatrical Trailer
Original UK & Ireland Theatrical Trailer
Jason Schwartzman and Alex Ross Perry - Listen Up Philip Q&A Highlights
Mark Kermode reviews Listen Up Philip (2014)
Meet the Artist '14: Alex Ross Perry - Sundance Film Festival
NYFF52: "Listen Up Philip" Q&A | Alex Ross Perry + Jason Schwartzman
Sundance Film Festival 2014: Listen Up Philip
Sundance Teaser Trailer
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Original UK & Ireland Theatrical Trailer - Trailer
Jason Schwartzman and Alex Ross Perry - Listen Up Philip Q&A Highlights - Featurette
Mark Kermode reviews Listen Up Philip (2014) - Featurette
Meet the Artist '14: Alex Ross Perry - Sundance Film Festival - Featurette
NYFF52: "Listen Up Philip" Q&A | Alex Ross Perry + Jason Schwartzman - Featurette
Sundance Film Festival 2014: Listen Up Philip - Featurette
Sundance Teaser Trailer - Teaser
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