Down-on-his-luck wannabe photographer Thom (Sam Jaeger) makes a buck driving an illegal New York taxi. Having discovered that her husband is cheating on her, Claire (Amber Jaeger) jumps into Thom's cab and tells him to just drive. While heading west, past the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas towards the Californian coast, they discover they might just have a future together.
- 12/21/2012
- Sky Movies
DVD Release Date: May 29, 2012
Price: DVD $26.95
Studio: Monterey
The husband-and-wife team of Sam Jaeger and Amber Jaeger star in the 2011 independent romantic comedy film Take Me Home.
With no job prospects and a landlord who’s just thrown all his belongings out into the hallway, Thom (Sam Jaeger, TV’s Parenthood) must turn to his recurring last resort: driving his illegal taxicab around the streets of New York. Fortunately for him, Claire Barrow (Amber Jaeger, Loveless in Los Angeles) isn’t having a good day, either, what with her husband flirting with his new secretary and then discovering that her estranged father has suffered a heart attack in California. In frenzy, Claire runs out into the night and hails what she assumes to be a cab. What she gets instead … is Thom. On a whim, Claire decides to pay Thom to drive her out to California. With nothing in New York to call his own,...
Price: DVD $26.95
Studio: Monterey
The husband-and-wife team of Sam Jaeger and Amber Jaeger star in the 2011 independent romantic comedy film Take Me Home.
With no job prospects and a landlord who’s just thrown all his belongings out into the hallway, Thom (Sam Jaeger, TV’s Parenthood) must turn to his recurring last resort: driving his illegal taxicab around the streets of New York. Fortunately for him, Claire Barrow (Amber Jaeger, Loveless in Los Angeles) isn’t having a good day, either, what with her husband flirting with his new secretary and then discovering that her estranged father has suffered a heart attack in California. In frenzy, Claire runs out into the night and hails what she assumes to be a cab. What she gets instead … is Thom. On a whim, Claire decides to pay Thom to drive her out to California. With nothing in New York to call his own,...
- 4/20/2012
- by Laurence
- Disc Dish
Sam Jaeger's character Joel on the hit NBC show "Parenthood" and his wife Julia (played by Erika Christensen) keep hitting snags in their attempts to have another child. But in real life, Jaeger is the proud pop to a step-daughter and a year-and-a-half-old son. And he loves being a dad so much that it has inspired him to pen his own children's book -- the kind grown ups actually want to read to their kids.
"I started it this summer. It's a reminder to parents to slow down and appreciate the world around us. I know for me, certain mornings you read the same book 20 times and if it is a book you hate then you start to hate the whole morning," Jaeger told HuffPost Celeb. "The good books stick around for a reason. There is a reason that we come back to them and they are so rewarding.
"I started it this summer. It's a reminder to parents to slow down and appreciate the world around us. I know for me, certain mornings you read the same book 20 times and if it is a book you hate then you start to hate the whole morning," Jaeger told HuffPost Celeb. "The good books stick around for a reason. There is a reason that we come back to them and they are so rewarding.
- 11/3/2011
- by Jo Piazza
- Huffington Post
Chicago International Film Festival 2011
Take Me Home
Directed by: Sam Jaeger
Cast: Sam Jaeger, Amber Jaeger, Victor Garber
Running Time: 1 hr 35 mins
Rating: Nr
Release Date: Tbd
Click Here for complete coverage of the Chicago International Film Festival (Ciff 2011)
Plot: A down-on-his-luck cab driver finds himself driving from New York to California with a young career woman whose personal life seems to be falling apart.
Who’S It For? Take Me Home is part romantic comedy and part road movie. Fans of either genre will find themselves enchanted with the chemistry between the two and the sincerity of its charm.
Overall
Sam Jaeger’s directorial debut, Take Me Home, is a truly unique experience in that, going into it, I was expecting something familiar, something I’d seen at the movies time and time again. An unlikely duo brought together by unforeseen circumstances are forced to travel together with seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
Take Me Home
Directed by: Sam Jaeger
Cast: Sam Jaeger, Amber Jaeger, Victor Garber
Running Time: 1 hr 35 mins
Rating: Nr
Release Date: Tbd
Click Here for complete coverage of the Chicago International Film Festival (Ciff 2011)
Plot: A down-on-his-luck cab driver finds himself driving from New York to California with a young career woman whose personal life seems to be falling apart.
Who’S It For? Take Me Home is part romantic comedy and part road movie. Fans of either genre will find themselves enchanted with the chemistry between the two and the sincerity of its charm.
Overall
Sam Jaeger’s directorial debut, Take Me Home, is a truly unique experience in that, going into it, I was expecting something familiar, something I’d seen at the movies time and time again. An unlikely duo brought together by unforeseen circumstances are forced to travel together with seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
- 10/6/2011
- by Calhoun Kersten
- The Scorecard Review
*Full disclosure: Gravitas Ventures provided a screener of this film.
Director: Greg Derochie.
Writers: Greg Derochie, and Charles Scalfani.
Cast: B. Anthony Cohen, Kieron Elliott and Amber Jaeger.
Very rarely will a movie suck audiences into its narrative. Solitary does exactly that, and to have one mystery following after one another, will only result in a blending of a psychological thriller and perhaps even a supernatural tale to boot.
Independent films rarely get theatrical justice, and the only way to see true gems is to hit the film festivals or to buy a video release. As this movie slowly becomes more emotionally charged, the feeling viewers may get are that of curiousity; who’s mind are we exploring and how will this film end?
There are several solutions, but which one is it? That’s the wonderful suspense Solitary builds on, since it looks into the life of, appropriately enough,...
Director: Greg Derochie.
Writers: Greg Derochie, and Charles Scalfani.
Cast: B. Anthony Cohen, Kieron Elliott and Amber Jaeger.
Very rarely will a movie suck audiences into its narrative. Solitary does exactly that, and to have one mystery following after one another, will only result in a blending of a psychological thriller and perhaps even a supernatural tale to boot.
Independent films rarely get theatrical justice, and the only way to see true gems is to hit the film festivals or to buy a video release. As this movie slowly becomes more emotionally charged, the feeling viewers may get are that of curiousity; who’s mind are we exploring and how will this film end?
There are several solutions, but which one is it? That’s the wonderful suspense Solitary builds on, since it looks into the life of, appropriately enough,...
- 8/7/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Ed Sum)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
"The Resident" (2011)
Directed by Antti Jokinen
Released by Image Entertainment
This actually isn't the first time Hilary Swank has seen one of her films go direct to DVD after the films "Red Dust" and "Birds of America" suffered the same fate, but surely there was more riding on this horror film from the resurgent Hammer Films about a recently separated doctor who learns her Brooklyn loft isn't quite as wonderful as she thought it would be. "Secretary" screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson co-wrote this film, which co-stars Christopher Lee, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Lee Pace.
"The Mikado" (1939)
Directed by Victor Schertzinger
Released by Criterion Collection
"Topsy-Turvy" (1999)
Directed by Mike Leigh
Released by Criterion Collection
Sold separately, Criterion is making no secret of trying to appeal to Gilbert and Sullivan fanatics with special editions of "The Mikado," a straight-up adaptation of the musical duo's most famous opera, and Mike Leigh's "Topsy-Turvy,...
Directed by Antti Jokinen
Released by Image Entertainment
This actually isn't the first time Hilary Swank has seen one of her films go direct to DVD after the films "Red Dust" and "Birds of America" suffered the same fate, but surely there was more riding on this horror film from the resurgent Hammer Films about a recently separated doctor who learns her Brooklyn loft isn't quite as wonderful as she thought it would be. "Secretary" screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson co-wrote this film, which co-stars Christopher Lee, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Lee Pace.
"The Mikado" (1939)
Directed by Victor Schertzinger
Released by Criterion Collection
"Topsy-Turvy" (1999)
Directed by Mike Leigh
Released by Criterion Collection
Sold separately, Criterion is making no secret of trying to appeal to Gilbert and Sullivan fanatics with special editions of "The Mikado," a straight-up adaptation of the musical duo's most famous opera, and Mike Leigh's "Topsy-Turvy,...
- 3/28/2011
- by Stephen Saito
- ifc.com
Director: Greg Derochie.
Writers: Greg Derochie and Charles Scalfani.
Solitary is an independent film from Formation Films, which is slated for a release March 29th, 2011. Osiris Entertainment will distribute and this film, from visual effects master Greg Derochie (Alice in Wonderland), is a suspenseful ride through one woman's constantly changing psyche. Reviewing this film and not giving away core details is difficult, but centrally this is a film of grief and coming to terms with the limits of medicine.
In brief and leaving out some of the major plot developments, Solitary finds an agoraphobic woman breaking down under the pressure of disturbing images. Her husband is missing and visions of a deceased child hint at her current state. A bird named Emily also gives clues to Sara's (Amber Jaeger) condition.
Richard Propes, the independent critic, correctly notices that his is not a true horror film, due to its absence of...
Writers: Greg Derochie and Charles Scalfani.
Solitary is an independent film from Formation Films, which is slated for a release March 29th, 2011. Osiris Entertainment will distribute and this film, from visual effects master Greg Derochie (Alice in Wonderland), is a suspenseful ride through one woman's constantly changing psyche. Reviewing this film and not giving away core details is difficult, but centrally this is a film of grief and coming to terms with the limits of medicine.
In brief and leaving out some of the major plot developments, Solitary finds an agoraphobic woman breaking down under the pressure of disturbing images. Her husband is missing and visions of a deceased child hint at her current state. A bird named Emily also gives clues to Sara's (Amber Jaeger) condition.
Richard Propes, the independent critic, correctly notices that his is not a true horror film, due to its absence of...
- 1/9/2011
- by Remove28DaysLaterAnalysisThis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Solitary is a thrilling addition to the Dances with Films lineup as character Sara (Amber Jaeger) attempts to overcome her agoraphobia after the disappearance of her husband, Mark (Dances). The film is in the vein of a psychological thriller and fans of original cinema and living on the westcoast can see Solitary for themselves in West Hollywood June 4th. Have a look at the full clip for Solitary inside as Sara struggles with internal and external pressures.
The synopsis for Solitary here:
"Sara Ballard becomes trapped inside her suburban home by the sudden onset of agoraphobic fear. Adding to her dilemma is the mysterious disappearance of her husband, Mark, who she believes is conspiring to drive her crazy. With her sanity pushed to the breaking point, and her own memory becoming suspect, Sara’s only hope lies with her estranged sister Gina, and an enigmatic psychiatrist, Dr. Reznik. But can they be trusted?...
The synopsis for Solitary here:
"Sara Ballard becomes trapped inside her suburban home by the sudden onset of agoraphobic fear. Adding to her dilemma is the mysterious disappearance of her husband, Mark, who she believes is conspiring to drive her crazy. With her sanity pushed to the breaking point, and her own memory becoming suspect, Sara’s only hope lies with her estranged sister Gina, and an enigmatic psychiatrist, Dr. Reznik. But can they be trusted?...
- 5/17/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
If you live in or around San Jose, California, I hope you've been keeping an eye on Cinequest, a local film fest honoring new and emerging voices in independent cinema. The event actually started last Tuesday but don't worry, it doesn't end until this coming Sunday (March 7th, for those without a calendar in eye shot). Between now and then you've got two chances to check out the world premiere of Greg Derochie's feature film debut, Solitary.
Derochie has actually been working in the visual effects industry for nearly two decades in varying capacities, though most of his work has been in the digital compositing realm on the likes of Starship Troopers, Spider-Man, I am Legend and more. But judging from the exclusive clip from Solitary (starring Amber Jaeger) Cinematical was given to premiere below, Derochie has put away his old tools of the trade to deliver what looks...
Derochie has actually been working in the visual effects industry for nearly two decades in varying capacities, though most of his work has been in the digital compositing realm on the likes of Starship Troopers, Spider-Man, I am Legend and more. But judging from the exclusive clip from Solitary (starring Amber Jaeger) Cinematical was given to premiere below, Derochie has put away his old tools of the trade to deliver what looks...
- 3/2/2010
- by Peter Hall
- Cinematical
Debuting this weekend at the La Cinequest Film Festival will be visual effects artist Greg Derochie's psychological thriller Solitary, and we've got a look at the trailer for you!
Hit up the above link if you're in the La area for showtimes and more.
Synopsis
When Sara Ballard (Amber Jaeger) becomes trapped inside her suburban home by the sudden onset of agoraphobia, her fear becomes a nightmare when her husband mysteriously disappears. With her sanity pushed to the breaking point, Sara’s only hope lies with her estranged sister and an enigmatic psychiatrist, Dr. Reznik (Andrew Qamar). But can they be trusted? Sara's journey through her darkest fears takes her from one unexpected revelation to another and ultimately to a shocking conclusion beyond her imagination.
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Synopsis
When Sara Ballard (Amber Jaeger) becomes trapped inside her suburban home by the sudden onset of agoraphobia, her fear becomes a nightmare when her husband mysteriously disappears. With her sanity pushed to the breaking point, Sara’s only hope lies with her estranged sister and an enigmatic psychiatrist, Dr. Reznik (Andrew Qamar). But can they be trusted? Sara's journey through her darkest fears takes her from one unexpected revelation to another and ultimately to a shocking conclusion beyond her imagination.
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- 3/1/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Visual effects artist Greg Derochie ( Spider-Man , Alice in Wonderland ) slips into the director's chair for the psychological thriller Solitary . When Sara Ballard (Amber Jaeger) becomes trapped inside her suburban home by the sudden onset of agoraphobia, her fear become a nightmare when her husband mysteriously disappears. With her sanity pushed to the breaking point, Sara.s only hope lies with her estranged sister, and an enigmatic psychiatrist, Dr. Reznik (Andrew Qamar). But can they be trusted? Sara's journey through her darkest fears takes her from one unexpected revelation to another, and ultimately to a shocking conclusion beyond her imagination. Solitary makes its premiere at the Cinequest Film Festival in L.A. this week. Check out the trailer below and click...
- 3/1/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
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