‘Fantasy Life’s’ Matthew Shear on His Directorial Debut and Drawing on His Experience as a New York City Manny
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‘Fantasy Life’s’ Matthew Shear on His Directorial Debut
Matthew Shear discusses his directing debut 'Fantasy Life,' in which he co-stars with Amanda Peet and Alessandro Nivola.
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‘Fantasy Life’ Trailer Teases a Charming New NYC Rom Com Starring Amanda Peet!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – After getting laid off, a thirty-something paralegal in New York starts babysitting his psychiatrist’s three granddaughters and falls for their mother, an actress in a rocky …
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