There are few images in the public consciousness as rife with unease and danger as an adult man in the company of a young girl of no relation. The imagination descends immediately to the salacious marking him as criminal aggressor and the child as victim — but does the appearance of impropriety guarantee a preordained outcome? David Lamb (Ross Partridge, who also writes and directs) is at something of a low-point in his life. His marriage has fallen apart, his boss has put him on mandatory leave for screwing around with a co-worker (the always terrific Jess Weixler), and his distant and sickly father has just passed away. Disillusioned with his current station in life, he pauses briefly in a parking lot unsure of where to go from there. It’s not long before an unlikely answer arrives in the form of Tommie (Oona Laurence), a pre-teen dolled-up in high heels and tight clothes who’s been dared...
- 1/19/2016
- by Rob Hunter
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
A character acknowledging that it’s weird doesn’t make it any less weird. A 47 yr old man and an 11 yr old girl form a relationship, and yes, it is weird. He then takes her to a hotel room. And from there he even takes her to a secluded cabin in the woods. However, Lamb seems intent to look at these situations with unbiased eyes. This adaptation of Bonnie Nadzam’s novel aims to present a challenging film that confronts viewers with an unorthodox relationship that takes a turn into dangerous territory. But for many people (including myself), it won’t be a challenge to feel uncomfortable about this relationship.
David Lamb (Ross Partridge) is struggling to cope with the death of his father and an ongoing divorce. He finds a form of peace when Tommie (Oona Laurence) walks into his life. Tommie is an eleven year old girl who,...
David Lamb (Ross Partridge) is struggling to cope with the death of his father and an ongoing divorce. He finds a form of peace when Tommie (Oona Laurence) walks into his life. Tommie is an eleven year old girl who,...
- 1/15/2016
- by Michael Haffner
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
A minor blip on a warm Chicago afternoon. No one seems to notice that an 11-year-old waif, Tommie (a precocious Oona Laurence) is grabbed and pushed into a car by a stranger, the 47-year-old David Lamb (director Ross Partridge). Her pals — two seventh-grader girlfriends from school standing beside her — don’t even bother to report the feigned abduction, which is David’s twisted provocation after they dared the diminutive, eager-to-please child, decked out in attention-grabbing stiletto heels, to bum a cigarette from this complete stranger. Unperturbed, Tommie willingly accepts David’s offer of a road trip to rural Wyoming for nearly […]...
- 1/8/2016
- by Howard Feinstein
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
A minor blip on a warm Chicago afternoon. No one seems to notice that an 11-year-old waif, Tommie (a precocious Oona Laurence) is grabbed and pushed into a car by a stranger, the 47-year-old David Lamb (director Ross Partridge). Her pals — two seventh-grader girlfriends from school standing beside her — don’t even bother to report the feigned abduction, which is David’s twisted provocation after they dared the diminutive, eager-to-please child, decked out in attention-grabbing stiletto heels, to bum a cigarette from this complete stranger. Unperturbed, Tommie willingly accepts David’s offer of a road trip to rural Wyoming for nearly […]...
- 1/8/2016
- by Howard Feinstein
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
Rarely does a non-horror movie bring on such feelings of continuous discomfort and unease as audiences will likely feel here. Rather than a plot built around the supernatural or a serial killer, “Lamb” focuses on the unconventional friendship between a 47-year-old man and an 11-year-old girl to elicit those same emotions. There’s constant acknowledgment of the weirdness in this pairing, but that doesn’t make it any less uncomfortable. Based on Bonnie Nadzam’s novel, “Lamb” explores the relationship between two broken people. In addition to duties as writer and director, Ross Partridge stars as David Lamb, a man whose father has just died, whose job is endangered, and whose marriage is equally in trouble. He searches for solace in an affair with a colleague (Jess Weixler), but it’s only when he meets young Tommie (Oona Laurence) that he seems to find direction. In the moments of their...
- 1/7/2016
- by Kimber Myers
- The Playlist
Premiering to acclaim at South by Southwest last year, Ross Partridge‘s drama Lamb follows a mysterious relationship with a man and young girl as he helps her avoid a bleak destiny by initiating her into the beauty of the outside world. It’s set for a theatrical and VOD release over the next few days, and today we have an exclusive clip.
Taking place earlier in the story, which is based on Bonnie Nadzam‘s novel, it shows a brief part of the journey featuring our two main characters, one played by Partridge and the other by Oona Laurence (Southpaw). Also starring Jess Weixler, Tom Bower, Scoot McNairy, Lindsay Pulsipher, Joel Murray, and Jennifer Lafleur, check out our exclusive clip below, along with the trailer and poster.
Based on the novel by Bonnie Nadzam, ‘Lamb’ traces the self-discovery of David Lamb (Partridge) in the weeks following the disintegration of...
Taking place earlier in the story, which is based on Bonnie Nadzam‘s novel, it shows a brief part of the journey featuring our two main characters, one played by Partridge and the other by Oona Laurence (Southpaw). Also starring Jess Weixler, Tom Bower, Scoot McNairy, Lindsay Pulsipher, Joel Murray, and Jennifer Lafleur, check out our exclusive clip below, along with the trailer and poster.
Based on the novel by Bonnie Nadzam, ‘Lamb’ traces the self-discovery of David Lamb (Partridge) in the weeks following the disintegration of...
- 1/7/2016
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Read More: The 13 Indies You Must See This January: 'The Clan,' 'Aferim!' and More "This is Happening" (January 5)After expanding into VOD and distribution, crowdfunding platform Seed&Spark is pairing with Paladin, which recently released "What We Do in the Shadows," to release "This is Happening." The film was funded through Seed&Spark and marks the debut of writer-director Ryan Jaffe. Starring James Wolk, Mickey Sumner and Cloris Leachman, the madcap comedy revoves around two siblings tasked with delivering their unruly grandmother to an assisted living home. When she runs away, the film morphs into a classic road movie, complete with a stolen car, a hidden stash of five pounds of marijuana and the stuffed body of a dearly departed Shih Tzu named Ralph. "Lamb" (January 12) In the upcoming drama "Lamb," writer-director Ross Partridge stars as down-on-his-luck David Lamb, who finds himself living...
- 1/5/2016
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Strangers With Cabins : Partridge’s Uncomfortable Sophomore Film
Returning behind the camera for the first time since his 2000 debut indie film Interstate 84, actor Ross Partridge reaches uncomfortable and unpredictable heights with Lamb, an adaptation of a novel by Bonnie Nadzam. Exploring a socially inappropriate relationship between a middle aged man and a pre-teen female barely on the horizon of adolescence, Ross reaches a perfect emotional pitch in-between punctuations of queasy discomfort. With impressive finesse, Partridge, who adapted the screenplay, maintains the sense of dense characterization sometimes lost in cinematic translations dealing with material as fragile as this.
Having just buried his father and in the midst of a divorce, Chicago businessman David Lamb (Partridge) finds himself adrift in an increasing tangle of little white lies and untruths that have forced him into a stagnant personal ennui. He’s having a tepid affair with co-worker, Linny (Jess Weixler), though...
Returning behind the camera for the first time since his 2000 debut indie film Interstate 84, actor Ross Partridge reaches uncomfortable and unpredictable heights with Lamb, an adaptation of a novel by Bonnie Nadzam. Exploring a socially inappropriate relationship between a middle aged man and a pre-teen female barely on the horizon of adolescence, Ross reaches a perfect emotional pitch in-between punctuations of queasy discomfort. With impressive finesse, Partridge, who adapted the screenplay, maintains the sense of dense characterization sometimes lost in cinematic translations dealing with material as fragile as this.
Having just buried his father and in the midst of a divorce, Chicago businessman David Lamb (Partridge) finds himself adrift in an increasing tangle of little white lies and untruths that have forced him into a stagnant personal ennui. He’s having a tepid affair with co-worker, Linny (Jess Weixler), though...
- 1/4/2016
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Read More: Ross Partridge's 'Lamb' Acquired for Distribution by The Orchard In this exclusive clip from Ross Partridge's "Lamb," the relationship between David Lamb and the young Tommie seems serene until a sudden interruption. The film enjoyed its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival, where it was a festival favorite. The cast includes Oona Laurence, Ross Partridge, Scoot McNairy and Jess Weixler. The official film synopsis reads: "'Lamb,' based on the book by Bonnie Nadzam, traces the self-discovery of David Lamb, a narcissistic middle-aged man. In the weeks following the disintegration of his marriage and the death of his father, he hopes to regain some faith in his own goodness by turning his attention to an awkward and unpopular 11-year-old girl named Tommie. Lamb is convinced that he can help her avoid a destiny of apathy and emptiness and even comes to believe...
- 12/15/2015
- by Sonya Saepoff
- Indiewire
Read More: Ross Partridge's 'Lamb' Acquired for Distribution by The Orchard In the upcoming drama "Lamb," writer, director and star Ross Partridge plays down-on-his-luck David Lamb, who finds himself living in a motel where he meets young Tommie (Oona Laurence), who is harboring problems of her own. Together, they embark on a journey to escape their grim lives, while also exploring the world around them. "Lamb" promises to be a raw and emotional experience and, if quotes in the new trailer are to be believed, an unexpected drama with tons of surprises. "Lamb" had its world premiere at SXSW 2015 in March and most recently played at the Turin Film Festival in November. The movie will have a limited release next year on January 8 and will appear on VOD on January 12. The film is being distributed by The Orchard. ...
- 12/2/2015
- by J. Carlos Menjivar
- Indiewire
Read More: Ross Partridge's 'Lamb' Acquired for Distribution by The Orchard In Ross Partridge's "Lamb," a middle-aged man and a young girl form a controversial relationship. The official synopsis for "Lamb" reads: "'Lamb,' based on the book by Bonnie Nadzam, traces the self-discovery of David Lamb, a narcissistic middle-aged man. In the weeks following the disintegration of his marriage and the death of his father he hopes to regain some faith in his own goodness by turning his attention to an awkward and unpopular 11-year-old girl named Tommie. Lamb is convinced that he can help her avoid a destiny of apathy and emptiness and even comes to believe that his devotion to Tommie is in her best interest. When Lamb decides to take a willing Tommie for a road trip from Chicago to the Rockies to initiate her into the vast beauty of the world,...
- 11/13/2015
- by Karen Brill
- Indiewire
Read More: Sarasota Film Festival Announces Jury and Audience Award Winners; 'White God' Nets Prize The Orchard has snagged distribution rights across North America for Ross Partridge's acclaimed rural drama "Lamb." Ross Partridge stars in and directed this intensely provocative rural drama, which features Jess Weixler ("The Good Wife"), Scoot McNairy ("Argo") and Joel Murray ("Mad Men") in supporting roles. The film's official synopsis reads as follows: "Based on the novel by Bonnie Nadzam, 'Lamb' traces the self-discovery of David Lamb (Partridge) in the weeks following the disintegration of his marriage and the death of his father. Hoping to regain some faith in his own goodness, he turns his attention to Tommie (Oona Laurence), an awkward and unpopular 11-year-old girl. Lamb is convinced that he can help her avoid a destiny of apathy and emptiness, and takes Tommie for a road trip from Chicago to the Rockies,...
- 5/13/2015
- by David Canfield
- Indiewire
Lamb is a deeply uncomfortable drama in the icy vein of Lolita – a sublimely acted but inherently disturbing meditation on virtue and vice, and the blurred lines between them that present themselves over the course of one 45-year-old man’s spur-of-the-moment camping trip with an 11-year-old girl he befriended in a burned-out Chicago parking lot.
The film is as dangerously compelling and quietly terrifying as that premise suggests. Should protagonist David Lamb (Ross Partridge, who also directed and adapted the novel by Bonnie Nadzam) succumb to his most immoral instincts and transform an initially innocuous relationship with the young, malleable Tommie (Oona Laurence) into something far more sinister, humanity is essentially screwed. After all, symbolism runs rampant in Lamb (the title alone questions which character is the real innocent). Any audience member can find some part of themselves in its protagonist, a lonely man who recently buried his father and...
The film is as dangerously compelling and quietly terrifying as that premise suggests. Should protagonist David Lamb (Ross Partridge, who also directed and adapted the novel by Bonnie Nadzam) succumb to his most immoral instincts and transform an initially innocuous relationship with the young, malleable Tommie (Oona Laurence) into something far more sinister, humanity is essentially screwed. After all, symbolism runs rampant in Lamb (the title alone questions which character is the real innocent). Any audience member can find some part of themselves in its protagonist, a lonely man who recently buried his father and...
- 3/16/2015
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
The Duplass bros. tentacles are among the close-knit on another project to keep tabs on in the next calendar year. Future star so bright pre-teen actress Oona Laurence (upcoming Southpaw, The Grief of Others, I Smile Back) and Jess Weixler (who has managed to make a move onto the international scene with Cannes and Locarno preemed The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her, Him, Them and Listen Up Philip) are set to star in Ross Partridge’s sophomore feature. Written and to be directed by Partridge (also stars) Lamb is set to begin lensing in Wyoming but look for road trip elements including the Chicagoan backdrop. Mel Eslyn (Touchy Feely, The One I Love) and Tayor Williams (The Dish & the Spoon) will produce with Jennifer Lafleur and Mark Duplass exec producing.
Gist: Based on the Bonnie Nadzam novel, this traces the self-discovery of David Lamb (Ross Partridge) in the weeks following the disintegration of his marriage,...
Gist: Based on the Bonnie Nadzam novel, this traces the self-discovery of David Lamb (Ross Partridge) in the weeks following the disintegration of his marriage,...
- 7/30/2014
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
• Universal has found its last two members for the N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton directed by F. Gary Gray (The Italian Job). Aldis Hodge (Leverage) will play Mc Ren and Neil Brown Jr. (The Walking Dead) will be DJ Yella, joining previously announced stars O’Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, and Jason Mitchell as Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, and Eazy-e respectively. The film is set for a Aug. 14, 2015 release with Ice Cub and Dr. Dre serving as producers. [THR]
• Zulay Henao (The Single Moms Club) will play adult film legend Vanessa del Rio in an untitled biopic. The project...
• Zulay Henao (The Single Moms Club) will play adult film legend Vanessa del Rio in an untitled biopic. The project...
- 7/30/2014
- by Jake Perlman
- EW - Inside Movies
Exclusive: Eleven-year-old actress Oona Laurence, who received a special Tony honor last year for her Broadway run in Matilda, has joined indie drama Lamb. Ross Partridge (The Off Hours, Baghead) writes, directs, and stars in the film as David Lamb, a man on a mission of self-discovery after the disintegration of his marriage and the death of his father. He road trips from Chicago to the Rockies with awkward and unpopular 11-year-old Tommie (Laurence), determined to help her avoid a destiny of apathy and emptiness. Jess Weixler (The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby) also stars in the adaptation of Bonnie Nadzam’s […]...
- 7/29/2014
- Deadline
Imagine sitting down with your toddler to watch a quiet, relaxing pre-school-friendly TV show, only to be suddenly awakened by the loud voice of "Come Dine with Me" UK narrator David Lamb. This is what many parents said happened to them when they tuned in to "Waybuloo" earlier this week.
But they needn't worry, because after receiving hundreds of complaints about the new formatting of the show, the BBC has already reverted back to the old style.
"Waybuloo," a joint British-Canadian production, features four animal-like CGI characters called Piplings. The Piplings practice their own variation of yoga with the sounds of wind chimes and choral chanting playing in the background. The show also features human five-year-olds during its second half.
The episode, which has garnered so much disdain, is actually an old episode from season 1 that's been refurbished. Aptly named "Going Bananas", it was shortened from 20 minutes to 10 with the addition of Lamb's voiceover.
But they needn't worry, because after receiving hundreds of complaints about the new formatting of the show, the BBC has already reverted back to the old style.
"Waybuloo," a joint British-Canadian production, features four animal-like CGI characters called Piplings. The Piplings practice their own variation of yoga with the sounds of wind chimes and choral chanting playing in the background. The show also features human five-year-olds during its second half.
The episode, which has garnered so much disdain, is actually an old episode from season 1 that's been refurbished. Aptly named "Going Bananas", it was shortened from 20 minutes to 10 with the addition of Lamb's voiceover.
- 1/12/2012
- by The Huffington Post TV Canada
- Aol TV.
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