Starting Out in the Evening

An aging novelist (Frank Langella, never better) falls under the spell of an ambitious graduate student (Lauren Ambrose of Six Feet Under). Adapted from Brian Morton’s wonderful 1997 novel. Co-starring Adrian Lester and Lili Taylor.

An Independent Spirit Award nominee for Best Screenplay and Male Lead.

“Director Andrew Wagner draws topnotch work from a pro cast in Starting Out in the Evening, a wise, carefully observed chamber drama.” (Scott Foundas, Variety)

“Complex and satisfying New York literary drama.” (James Greenberg, Hollywood Reporter)