TIFF 2022: “Something You Said Last Night” Is a New, Quietly Subversive Trans Cinema
BY DREW GREGORY
SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
Due to the impeccable casting and sharp writing, Renatta’s family feels like a real family. There are inside jokes we don’t get. Past hurt we’ll never see. Decades of history only hinted at in overreactions to the daily annoyances of a beach vacation with people you know too well and love more than like.
Carmen Madonia is stellar as Ren, charming and self-assured despite her not-so-teenage angst. Ramona Milano as Mona, Joe Parro as Guido, and Paige Evans as Sienna give equally specific and lived-in performances. These actors deserve praise, but so does casting director Marjorie Lecker, as well as De Filippis themself. “Great directing” has become synonymous with interesting mis-en-scene, but when a cast is this good and has this much chemistry, that is a sign of excellent direction.
Working with Marjorie was exceedingly wonderful. She is resourceful, creative, insightful and candid. Her instincts were unfailingly right. When I was stubborn and timid, she was patient and bold. Without question, our film was made way better by her consistent contribution.
Isaac Cravit -Director/Writer -SOLO
Marjorie is the ultimate partner to a director during the casting process. Her incredible attention to detail, and immense knowledge of the talent pool is the only reason I was able to cast my film. She is honest, and brings a dynamic energy to the audition room. If making good movies starts with casting, MArjorie is a testament to that. Thyrone Tommy - director, writer, producer - MARINER
Marjorie is a great casting director, who truly values and develops her relationships with actors as well as with directors and producers in order to bring in terrific talent that speaks to the uniqueness of the project. I like that she looks at non-traditional choices, and suggests different people every time I work with her. I appreciate her desire to find new talent and give young actors a chance, as discovering new faces and showcasing rising stars is a wonderful boon to any project. Melanie Windle - producer -Seraphim, Inhuman Condition, Ms.Labelled, V Morgan Is Dead
I worked with Marjorie on CLAIREVOYANT for Shaftsbury where we faced some interesting challenges. Marjorie is a true professional with terrific candor, and she had a great intuitive sense about our project. Her extensive network and keen knowledge of local talent helped us create the cast we were looking for, and made the whole process a lot of fun.
Simone Stock-Director
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TIFF 2022: “Something You Said Last Night” Is a New, Quietly Subversive Trans Cinema
BY DREW GREGORY
SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
Due to the impeccable casting and sharp writing, Renatta’s family feels like a real family. There are inside jokes we don’t get. Past hurt we’ll never see. Decades of history only hinted at in overreactions to the daily annoyances of a beach vacation with people you know too well and love more than like.
Carmen Madonia is stellar as Ren, charming and self-assured despite her not-so-teenage angst. Ramona Milano as Mona, Joe Parro as Guido, and Paige Evans as Sienna give equally specific and lived-in performances. These actors deserve praise, but so does casting director Marjorie Lecker, as well as De Filippis themself. “Great directing” has become synonymous with interesting mis-en-scene, but when a cast is this good and has this much chemistry, that is a sign of excellent direction.