Jack Goes Boating

Philip Seymour Hoffman's directorial debut is an adaptation of the play he starred in written by Bob Glaudini, who also wrote the screenplay for the film. Jack (Hoffman) and Connie (Amy Ryan) are two single people who on their own might continue to recede into the anonymous background of the city, but in each other begin to find the courage and desire to pursue their budding relationship. In contrast, the couple that introduced them, Clyde (John Ortiz) and Lucy (Daphne Rubin-Vega), have been together a long time and are confronting unresolved issues in their marriage. Looks like a sweet film with some great performances. It opens in limited release on September 17th.