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‘The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed’ Review: Arnow’s Artful Exploration of Life’s Quiet Journey

Subtle Performances Immerse Viewers in a Nuanced Vision of Modern Living

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Writer-director Joanna Arnow offers an arresting glimpse into inertia and unfulfillment with her feature debut “The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed.” Through a mix of comedic awkwardness and moments of raw vulnerability, Arnow explores the question of what it means to truly live versus drift through life.

She stars as Ann, a thirty-something New Yorker bouncing between an unstimulating job, unfulfilling sexual relationships, and strained family interactions. For nine years, her primary relationship has been a dynamic with Allen that seems to bring her little satisfaction, either emotionally or physically.

Both the film’s title and Ann’s malaise suggest a life suspended, as if waiting for some change but without movement toward it. With nimble editing and fearless performances, Arnow presents modern discontentment in an insightful, affecting manner that entertains as it provides glimpses of lived experiences many will find relatable.

Coping in the City

Ann navigates life in the big city, though not always with ease. A administrative position keeps her busy during the day, but provides little meaning or excitement. Small frustrations at work gradually wear away at her spirit. Meetings peel on with perfunctory presentations while distant managers overlook her years of service.

A larger escape arises through intimate relationships. Allen has stood by her side for nine years, their bond unconventional yet stable. Personal details remain obscure between them, still Ann finds solace in their private dynamic. Other partners come and go seeking distraction of their own. A film composer lifts her mind before reality sets in, while an online match treats her as object more than human.

Family remains a fixed point yet sometimes adds its pressures. Her mother and father love her well, but frequent visits stir buried anxieties. Ann senses they see her situation different than she, longing for changes she can’t name. Nights alone leave too much space for doubts to roam as the city slumbers.

Ann wonders if this life suits her or was it simply what came next after what came before. Love and purpose seem beyond her grasp, yet a subtle shift is underway. A new romance brings flutters both exciting and terrifying. Behind murky waters a sun still shines, may Ann find the courage to swim and feel its warmth upon her skin once more.

Technical Achievements: Arnow’s Artistic Vision Brought to Life

Joanna Arnow takes bold directorial risks in “The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed”. Not only did she write and star in demanding lead role as Ann, but the very fabric of the film exemplifies her fearless creative vision.

‘The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed’ Review

Through Ann, Arnow vulnerably portrays the complex interior life beneath blasé exteriors. She immerses viewers in intimate scenes that challenge notions of presenting oneself on screen. Yet these moments ring profoundly true, conveying emotions too elusive for words alone. Arnow’s performance anchors the film with nuanced humanity.

The fragmented editing perfectly captures the episodic nature of ordinary life. Scenes flit by teasing humor from fleeting interactions, much like thoughts drifting through a distracted mind. Unexpected cuts jar us from complacency, throwing circumstances into a new light. Through this nimble style, isolated vignettes combine to form a cohesive whole, just as random experiences collectively shape our days.

Shot on what seems a handheld camera, the atmosphere itself feels detached. Yet this detached quality fuels the comedy, allowing absurdities to emerge from mundanities. We’re kept at an outsider’s remove, free to find mirth in fraught situations that most films wouldn’t dare depict, let alone with such ironic self-awareness.

Arnow maintains a tonal balancing act throughout – her direction remains deadpan even in graphic scenes, inviting smiles through cringes. This juggling of comedy and discomfort showcases a singular vision, fearlessly lending poignancy to the peculiar. “The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed” stands out through Arnow’s brave and inventive handling of filmmaking craft.

Exploring the Journey of Ann

Ann’s world seems stuck in neutral as the film explores her inertia and uncertainty about the path forward. She drifts through repetitive days at an unfulfilling job where meetings ramble on about dated pop culture references from the past. Her relationships offer fleeting escapes yet leave her wanting more.

‘The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed’ Review

The film sketches Ann’s life through a series of intimate moments that peel back layers of her experiences. We see everyday routines like dreary meals alone and stilted talks with concerned parents. But we also bear witness to physically exposing acts within the underground world of BDSM where she seeks connection. These scenes portray entanglements of sex and power yet show how ritualized roles provide structure that her daily life lacks.

Ann’s long term partner Allen remains aloof, his disinterest bordering on disrespect. But their dynamic endures as a familiar constant even if it leaves her feeling invisible. When she explores new suitors, each encounters both fun and humiliation yet none fully satisfy her longing for intimacy. Through it all we sense Ann’s resilience and agency, using her sexuality to reclaim confidence in a world not always in her control.

As Ann’s journey progresses, her job remains an uncaring backdrop where innovation is neglected and individuality is stifled. Meetings drone on about dated tech trends and priorities seem detached from frontline reality. But in scenes away from sterile fluorescent lights, Ann shows curiosity to experience life differently. She navigates new dates and hobbies, hinting at a future beyond routines that lost their meaning long ago.

By portraying Ann’s world with empathy and insight, the film sparks reflection on finding purpose during times of uncertainty and transition. It celebrates the small acts of living fully through each moment even when the path forward remains cloudy. Ann’s exploration suggests life offers opportunity for rediscovery when we open our eyes to stories beyond what initially meets them.

Joanna Arnow’s Refreshing Exploration of Relationships

Ann’s relationships provide insightful social commentary in The Feeling That the Time For Doing Something Has Passed. Through her various partners, Arnow portrays the realities of modern dating with subtle humor and understanding.

‘The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed’ Review

Ann’s longtime dynamic with Allen depicts how apps can reduce intimacy to convenience. Yet Arnow avoids criticism, acknowledging their connection’s complexities. With others like playful composer Thomas, we see apps fostering fleeting connections but occasionally fun escapes.

Elliot takes their dynamic to an uncomfortable extreme, though Arnow depicts their scene without scorn for those exploring their interests. She shows reality’s nuances better than tales of simple deviancy or victimhood.

Ann’s caring but overbearing parents ring true too. Arnow captures stresses of caring for family with wit, never mockery, for their culture shapes who they are.

Most refreshingly, Chris brings a sweet intimacy missing from Ann’s previous relationships. Their experiments portray relationship-building organically, with empathy for each other’s quirks.

Arnow’s inclusive vision invites us to understand every person, not label or condemn them. Through Ann’s journeying, she shows relationship fulfillment possible in many forms depending on one’s openness. The film feels profoundly human in overlooking superficial differences uniting us all in our shared search for purpose, pleasure and belonging among one another.

New Vision Behind Dark Humor

Joanna Arnow establishes a truly unique comedic style in her debut film. She wields humor in tricky ways, finding laughs in painful life truths through her sharp yet empathetic lens.

‘The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed’ Review

Arnow isn’t afraid to mine the absurd from everyday embarrassments, portraying mundane jobs and family encounters with perfect awkward timing. She lingers on bits until they loop back to funny, then cuts jarringly to new discomforts. This keeps viewers constantly off balance, wincing one moment and chuckling the next.

Her tone stays witty but not winkingly distanced. Arnow knows stressful situations rarely play for pure jokes, so humor mingles with unease. She depicts BDSM honestly as something that both relieves tension and complicates relationships in complex ways characters don’t fully grasp.

Arnow also directs herself fearlessly, committing fully to revealing physical and mental vulnerability. But she never plays only for shock value. Each moment rings emotionally genuine, and her deadpan delivery of jarring lines transforms them into moments that interrogate reality as much as entertain.

Through it all shines Arnow’s understanding that life mixes light and dark in messy ways. Pain carries absurdity just as joy brings bitterness. By blending these shades seamlessly, Arnow’s film offers not just funny observations but a thoughtful new perspective on human nature’s infinite shades of grey.

Bittersweet Moments of Clarity

Joanna Arnow’s debut film provides an insightful look at one woman’s quiet journey through life’s mundane yet profound moments. Ann drifts through disconnected relationships and an unfulfilling job, seeking fleeting escapes from lingering unease. Yet glimmers of clarity gradually emerge.

‘The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed’ Review

Arnow’s nuanced direction draws out humanity in each uncomfortably relatable character. Her understated performance as Ann conveys vulnerability beneath a deadpan surface. Ann questions attachments but forms new connections, gaining self-knowledge.

Subtle shifts signal an awakening, as scenes of nature and intimacy suggest hope. Where frustration once reigned, acceptance takes root. Life’s brevity becomes beautiful in small joys and realizations shared with others.

Through humor and empathy, Arnow’s film reminds us that growth happens slowly, through stumbles and periods of waiting. But by living fully in each present experience, we move closer to understanding ourselves and finding purpose, even in the mundane. Her insightful vision will surely inspire and empower others with messages of perseverance, connection and hope.

The Review

The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed

8 Score

Arnow offers an authentic portrait of one woman's quiet journey, finding meaning in life's mundane details through hard-earned self-knowledge. With artful direction, delicate performances and thoughtful empathy, "The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed" presents a nuanced perspective on modern life's frustrations and moments of clarity, well deserving of appreciation.

PROS

  • Authentic and insightful exploration of millennial experience
  • Nuanced direction and performances convey complexity with subtlety
  • Highlights universality of life's small yet profound moments
  • Evokes empathy through humor and humanity in imperfect characters

CONS

  • Could come across as too dry or mundane for some viewers
  • Ambiguous and minimally plotted at times
  • Explicit sexual content may limit viewership

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