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Based on Ari Seth Cohen's blog of the same name, this documentary examines the fashion trends of several New Yorkers - aged 62 to 95 - and how their personal style and world perspectives have guided their approach to ageing in a contemporary Western culture obsessed with retaining youth.
- Director:
- Lina Plioplyte (feature debut)
- Writer:
- Lina PlioplyteAri Cohen
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Flicks, Team
flicksThe biggest reveal in this documentary is how a stranger can eye up an unsuspecting woman on the streets of New York without appearing creepy. Ari Seth Cohen is in awe of the older stylish woman. Approaching a woman in leather pants and headscarf he snares his prey with a charming line: “You’re going to be one of our younger ones. We usually start at 50.” “I’m 60,” she purrs.
The New York Times
pressUndeniably captivating, even uplifting at times. But Mr. Cohen and Lina Plioplyte, the director, present a disconcerting mixed message.
The Guardian
pressIt doesn't reflect too deeply on age and aging, doesn't dwell on the sadder and complicated side of things, and perhaps gravitates towards self-conscious eccentricity, but it's affectionate and watchable enough.
Sydney Morning Herald
pressThere are so many questions raised, but not explored, by this material.
Hollywood Reporter
pressWhile the film feels slightly padded and might have been sharper in a tight, hourlong format, it's impossible not to be seduced by the joie de vivre of its subjects.
Flicks, Team
flicksThe biggest reveal in this documentary is how a stranger can eye up an unsuspecting woman on the streets of New York without appearing creepy. Ari Seth Cohen is in awe of the older stylish woman. Approaching a woman in leather pants and headscarf he snares his prey with a charming line: “You’re going to be one of our younger ones. We usually start at 50.” “I’m 60,” she purrs.
The New York Times
pressUndeniably captivating, even uplifting at times. But Mr. Cohen and Lina Plioplyte, the director, present a disconcerting mixed message.
The Guardian
pressIt doesn't reflect too deeply on age and aging, doesn't dwell on the sadder and complicated side of things, and perhaps gravitates towards self-conscious eccentricity, but it's affectionate and watchable enough.
Sydney Morning Herald
pressThere are so many questions raised, but not explored, by this material.
Hollywood Reporter
pressWhile the film feels slightly padded and might have been sharper in a tight, hourlong format, it's impossible not to be seduced by the joie de vivre of its subjects.
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