Loren & Rose

Review by Mark Woodring

Many films have been made about aging stars and/or up and coming directors, but not, to my knowledge, like the story of Loren & Rose.

**NOTE: this post may be updated with audio if we actually have the chance to talk about it. Until then, you can read Mark’s review below. Remember, though, you can listen to all our discussions of this and every other movie directly over on ACAST. Stay tuned.**

Loren & Rose - Review
Loren & Rose

 

83 Minutes, Not Rated
Written and Directed by Russell Brown

Synopsis:

The appetizer is an introduction, the dessert is a farewell in this story of an indelible bond forged between a promising young filmmaker and an iconic actress.

 

What Loren & Rose gives the audience is a beautiful relationship between these two characters who shouldn’t be enjoying the level of intimacy they find themselves in at opposing ends of their respective personal and professional lives.

The performances are outstanding, with each “course” of the dinner being an act in their relationship, from the initial blush of first meeting to the inevitable ending.

I have never considered myself a Bissett aficionado, but here, her performance as Rose commands the screen every second she is on it. The intimate setting of the restaurant where their meetings take place. She is, simply, sublime.

Kelly Blatz’ rising star director, Loren, both clings to his muse, Rose, while simultaneously being pulled away from her input and influence as “fame” beckons.

As the final course in their relationship, Rose’s journey ends, and Loren is left to pick up the pieces of his own life and career, as the pieces of Rose’s are cataloged and disposed of, relics of a life and career which ends as all such careers do, in time: lost in the mists of legend or simply lost altogether.

A wonderful character piece, Loren & Rose is evocative of Hollywood new and old, with Rose desperate to impart the wisdom that rarely shows itself until it is earned through one’s own lifetime.

It’s already one of my favorites of 2025.

Loren & Rose is currently streaming VOD and stars Jacqueline Bissett, Kelly Blatz, Erin Cahilland, and Paul Sand.

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