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Griffin in Summer
“As a showcase for [Nicholas Colia’s] stellar casting abilities and knack for heartwarming storytelling, Griffin in Summer is a very fine feature directorial debut.” – IndieWire “A really promising feature directorial debut… The casting is so spot on. It’s such a top-notch ensemble.” – FilmWeek (LAist) “The writer-director Nicholas Colia infuses his feature debut with sensitivity and the sweet awkwardness of youth.” – New York Times 94% on Rotten Tomatoes Griffin Nafly (Everett Blunck) is the most ambitious playwright of his generation. He’s also fourteen years old and living with his parents in a humdrum suburb while dreaming of moving to New York City. When his mom (Melanie Lynskey) hires a handsome 25-year-old handyman (Owen Teague), Griffin’s life and his new play take an inspired turn.
