Mister Sister
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| Mister Sister | |
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| Directed by | Mars Roberge |
| Written by | Mars Roberge |
| Produced by |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Cody K. Stauffer |
| Edited by | Mars Roberge |
| Music by | Linda Lamb |
Production company | World Domination Pictures |
| Distributed by | Arsenal Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | United States
Canada |
| Language | English |
Mister Sister is a 2021 Canadian-American dramedy film by the filmmaker Mars Roberge.[1][2] It stars Jack James Busa, Princess Diandra and Debra Haden, along with the debut acting performance by Jim Sclavunos of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. It was also the last film performance by Ari Gold before his passing.[3]
Plot
A suicidal man from Milwaukee is given a second chance at life in NYC, working as a drag MC while learning the courage from the caring LGBTQ+ community to pursue his dreams, including a relationship with a tap dancing single mom.[4][5]
Cast
Mister Sister has an extensive cast with 111 roles.
- Jack James Busa as Jordan
- HRH Princess Diandra as Charmaine
- Debra Haden as Marie
- Jim Sclavunos as Sonny
- Gazelle Paulo as Sabrina
- Brandon Olson as Vera
- Shia Ho as Jasmine
- Chaka Khanvict as Chaka Khanvict
- Nadia Shimunova as Julie
- Michael Musto as Vito Leonay
- Ari Gold (musician) as Jackson
- Jeffrey Wengrofsky as Fred
- Scott E Myers as Greg
- Bryan McPherson as himself
- Grinell-Skot Gilmore as Earl
- Delicia Glam as Faith
- Paul Alexander as MC
- Brian Soigne Deluxe Wislon as himself
- Idar Dragen Steigedal as Gaybasher
- Brad Englund as Victorian Heckler
- Tym Moss as Tommy
- Tommy Z as Asian Tourist
- Lauren Vega as Vita Leonay
- Jack Shaftoe as Goon
- Lenny Dee (DJ) as Supportive Neighbor
- Jules Separovic as Supportive Neighbor
Production
Writing
Mister Sister was written by Mars Roberge over the winter of 2018 as a way to get over the grief of the recent passing of his friend, glam rock singing legend Brett Smiley. During a Q & A at Winter Film Awards, Mars stated that "he [Brett Smiley] was my inspiration for making the movie because I wanted that song ["Space Ace"] in the movie so bad that I started with that song as a cover and then I worked backwards to think 'what kind of script can I do to get to that song' and that's how I made the movie."[6] Mars describes Mister Sister as the result of drawing a line down the middle between his previous productions, The Little House That Could and Scumbag, where it as the crude humour of Scumbag mixed with the loving, caring LGBTQ+ community from The Little House That Could.[7]
Filming
Principal photography for Mister Sister began on 3 January 2020, in New York City under Roberge's film production company, World Domination Pictures. The entire movie was filmed over 12 days straight with the final day being the day before New York City's pandemic lockdown.[8] Mister Sister was simultaneously filmed using a Red Weapon and Red Helium camera in 8K raw.[9]
Release
Mister Sister had its world premiere as the official closing night film for the 24th Dances With Films on 12 September 2021, held at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood.[3] It then had its east coast premiere at the 10th Winter Film Awards International Film Festival held at Cinema Village on 30 September 2021.[10]
Shortly following the successful screenings, Arsenal Pictures acquired the world rights for Mister Sister and plans to release the film towards the end of 2021.[11]
Music
Roberge released a music video of the song "Sad Sad Vampire" performed by Skunk in the Roses and containing footage from the film.[12] A vinyl 12-inch single containing Rise NYC's "Rock 'n' Roll Manifesto (Thee Majesty Hip Dub Mix by Genesis Breyer P-Orridge)" and the b-side Binary Starr System's "What's Da T? (David J's Dub Science Mix)" was released through World Domination Records.[13][14]
The score was written by Linda Lamb who also wrote the intro song to Roberge's prior feature, Scumbag. The final song performed in the movie is a cover of Brett Smiley's "Space Ace" performed by Jack James Busa + The Pious. The soundtrack also contains several songs written by Mars Roberge from his various music projects.[11]
Reception
OriginalRock.net reviewed the movie, writing that "Mister Sister will relentlessly tickle your senses with laughter, tears and a whole load of street rocking drag queen chit chat. Borrow, buy or steal it, but just f*cking see it."[15]
Unseen Films reviewed the movie, writing that "This is a one of a kind film in the best sort of way. This look at people living and surviving in New York feels more like a documentary than a feature. While I know there was some sort of script involved, I suspect everything was tweaked based upon the wonderful cast. Everyone has to be playing a version of themselves. I say this because no screenwriter could ever get away with this wild and crazy collection of people. Additionally the way everyone looks is the way people look in real life and not movie life."[16]
MyIndieProductions reviewed the movie, writing that "Mister Sister is simply a joy, a fun journey covering some serious issues, as well as introducing some of its audience to a world they may not otherwise be exposed to, which in my opinion is commendable."[17]
Film Threat reviewed the movie, writing that "Although Mister Sister lags, the real stars of the show, the drag queens, do not and are head to toe amazing. They take every scene seriously, along with their hair, make-up, clothes, jewelry, and dialogue."[18]
Awards
- Best NYC Film at the Winter Film Awards International Film Festival (won)[19]
- Best Actor at the Winter Film Awards International Film Festival (nominated, Jack James Busa)[19]
References
- ^ "24th Annual Dances With Films Festival by Robin Menken". www.filmfestivals.com. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
- ^ "Mister Sister | Film | Winter Film Awards International Film Festival". 2021-07-25. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (2021-08-24). "L.A.'s Dances With Films Unveils Lineup, Sets Paul Greengrass & Michael London As Speakers For Inaugural First Films Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ Weekend, No Rest for the (2021-08-02). "Winter Film Awards International Film Festival Returns for 10th Annual Celebration of Indie Film…". Medium. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
- ^ "MISTER SISTER | Dances With Films". Retrieved 2021-10-24.
- ^ "Winter FilmAwards on Instagram: "September 30 at the 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival @jackjamesbusa @marsroberge @mistersisternyc"". Instagram. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ PLANET LIZZDOM Ep. 15, retrieved 2021-10-25
- ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe. "MISTER SISTER Screens At The Winter Film Awards In NYC". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ "RAINDANCE on Instagram: "Hear how a feature was shot in 12 days in NYC right before lockdown by the talented, passionate and amazing Mars Roberge"". Instagram. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ "https://twitter.com/mistersisternyc/status/1442209709667225604". Twitter. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
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- ^ "Sad Sad Vampire" by Skunk in the Roses, retrieved 2021-10-25
- ^ "What's da T? (David J.'s Dub Science Remix)" by Binary Starr System, retrieved 2021-10-25
- ^ "Rise NYC: Rock 'n' Roll Manifesto (Remix by Genesis Breyer P-Orridge)". Destroy//Exist. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ "'MISTER SISTER' Film review. Director Mars Roberge delivers another heavenly splash of back alley Americana". OriginalRock.net. 2021-10-06. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
- ^ Kopian, Steve. "Mister Sister (2021) Winter Film Awards 2021". Retrieved 2021-11-25.
- ^ Dina. "Mister Sister 2020 | MyIndie Productions". Retrieved 2021-11-25.
- ^ "Mister Sister". Film Threat. 2021-09-23. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
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