Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

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College Student | Age Difference

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  • Genre(s): Romance, Comedy, Drama
  • Language(s): English
  • Director(s): Olenka Denysenko, Josh Radnor
  • Cast(s): Elizabeth Olsen, Richard Jenkins, Allison Janney, Elizabeth Reaser, John Magaro See all Cast & Crew
  • Duration: 1h 37min
  • Music: Michael Brake,Andrew Gowan,Ben Toth
  • Award(s): GAFCA 2013 (Nominated) Awards List
  • Similar To: (500) Days of Summer, New York, I Love You
  • Story:
    Newly single, 35, and uninspired by his job, Jesse Fisher worries that his best days are behind him. But no matter how much he buries his head in a book, life keeps pulling Jesse back. When his favorite college professor invites him to campus to speak at his retirement dinner, Jesse jumps at the chance. He is prepared for the nostalgia of the dining halls and dorm rooms, the parties and poetry seminars; what he doesn’t see coming is Zibby – a beautiful, precocious, classical-music-loving sophomore. Zibby awakens scary, exciting, long-dormant feelings of possibility and connection that Jesse thought he had buried forever.
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6.7/10
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STORY AND RATINGS

Story
Newly single, 35, and uninspired by his job, Jesse Fisher worries that his best days are behind him. But no matter how much he buries his head in a book, life keeps pulling Jesse back. When his favorite college professor invites him to campus to speak at his retirement dinner, Jesse jumps at the chance. He is prepared for the nostalgia of the dining halls and dorm rooms, the parties and poetry seminars; what he doesn’t see coming is Zibby – a beautiful, precocious, classical-music-loving sophomore. Zibby awakens scary, exciting, long-dormant feelings of possibility and connection that Jesse thought he had buried forever.
Ratings

6.7/10

IMDb

AWARDS

Nominations
GAFCA Award

Best Ensemble | 2013

Best of the Midwest Award

Best Director | 2012 | Josh

Best Feature | 2012 | Josh

Best Actor | 2012 | Josh

Best Screenplay | 2012 | Josh

Golden Spike Award

Best Film | 2012 | Josh

BOX OFFICE

Box Office Collection 327,345 USD

TRIVIA AND POPULAR DIALOGUES

Trivia

Filmed mostly at Josh Radnor's alma mater Kenyon College, a small liberal arts school located in Gambier, Ohio. Allison Janney was a student there.

The book that Jesse is reading on his way to the laundromat is "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy.

Although not mentioned by name, the fictional vampire book that sparks an argument between the two main characters is titled "Lunar Moon" and is not only based on "Twilight" but ts jacket cover is very similar to that of "Twilight" as well. Elizabeth Reaser, who plays Ana in this film, also plays Esme Cullen in the "Twilight" movies.

The Soundtrack uses classical music through a discussion after a class Zibby takes. The music used includes: Beethoven's Sixth symphony, 1st movement - Herbert von Karajan with Berliner PhilharmonikerWagner - Overture to TannhauserMozart - Cosi fan Tutte ariaVivaldi - Guistino - Vedro con mio diletto (sung by Philippe Jaroussky)Monteverdi - 9th Book of Madrigals "Zefiro Torna" (sung by Philippe Jarrousky and Nuria Rial)

There was a story line with Michael Weston as Miles, a friend of Jesse's who is trying to go to Spain but has several issues that keep him from going. All of his scenes were filmed but in the end not used in the movie. However, they are featured in the Bonus section of the DVD under Deleted Scenes.

Popular Dialogues

"Prof. Peter Hoberg: Any place you don't leave is a prison."

"Nat: Want some good news? Jesse Fisher: Yes, please. Nat: Caterpillars... give me my hat... they're just scooping along, right? Being caterpillars. At some point, these cells show up, called imaginal cells. Scientists don't know where they come from or why they appear. These imaginal cells show up inside the caterpillar and say: "Get psyched, caterpillar! It's butterfly-turning-into time!" And what do all the other caterpillars do once these imaginal cells show up? Jesse Fisher: I have no idea. Nat: They attack 'em! Try to kill 'em! They're, like: "Screw you, imaginal cells. We're happy being a caterpillar. Get lost!" But eventually, the imaginal cells keep growing and overtake the destiny of the caterpillar. They will be in this cocoon! And then guess what happens next? Jesse Fisher: The caterpillar turns into a butterfly. Nat: [repeats him excitedly] The caterpillar turns into a butterfly! Jesse Fisher: That's awesome. Nat: I know it is! Jesse Fisher: Yeah, that's good. Nat: And that is why there is no reason to be afraid. Because everything is okay. Jesse Fisher: Yeah, I don't know if I believe that. Nat: It has to be true. There can be no other way."