Listen Up Philip

In the darkly comedic drama "Listen Up Philip," writer-director Alex Ross Perry takes aim at the absurdities of modern life through the eyes of Philip, an acclaimed but abrasive young writer struggling to find his place in the world. Feeling suffocated by the constant crowds and noise of New York City, Philip retreats to a summer home offered by his idol, veteran novelist Ike Zimmerman, where he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and creative obsession. With its sharp wit and barbed portraiture of artistic talent, "Listen Up Philip" is a biting critique of narcissism and the struggles of living in the city that never sleeps.