What would you do if you found out your partner was lying to you about liking your work?
That is the question at the core ofNicole Holofcener’s 2023 filmYou Hurt My Feelings.
With such universal themes being explored,You Hurt My Feelingstruly is a film with something for everyone.
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They have a 23-year-old son whom they shower with nothing but love and support.
Arian MoayedofSuccessionfameandMichaela Watkinsstar as the aforementioned brother-in-law and sister.
Mark (Moayed) is a working actor and Sarah (Watkins) is an interior decorator.
A novelist’s longstanding marriage is suddenly upended when she overhears her husband giving his honest reaction to her latest book.
Much like Beth and Don, the two have a healthy relationship.
Remember Valentina Allegra de Fontaine?
You Hurt My Feelingswas Louis-Dreyfus and Holofcener’s second film together.
A novelist’s longstanding marriage is suddenly upended when she overhears her husband giving his honest reaction to her latest book.
The pair first teamed up on thetender and endearingly funny 2013 rom-comEnough Said.
And believing that I can tell.
Holofcener understands the nuance of the situation she presents in the film.
But, Holofcener then questions theselfish natureof such support.
You Hurt My Feelingsalso explores howsupportive lies can sometimes be a burden.
This is seen through Beth and Don’s relationship with their son, Eliot (Owen Teague).
So much so, that he actually has to tell them to stop.
