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| Sex, Love, Misery: New New York | |
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| Directed by | Shannon Alexander |
| Produced by | Shannon Alexander |
| Production company | Early Autumn |
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| Running time | 67 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Sex, Love, Misery: New New York is a 2022 American documentary film directed by Shannon Alexander. The film explores modern dating experiences in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic. It follows diverse singles as they navigate dating, relationships, and the complexities of romantic connections.
Synopsis
The documentary examines contemporary dating culture through candid interviews and real-life encounters between singles in New York City. The film reveals the thoughts and experiences of various individuals as they pursue romantic connections, from initial text messages to in-person meetings, offering an intimate look at modern dating dynamics.
Production
The film was shot during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City. Despite pandemic restrictions, director Shannon Alexander employed an observational style to capture authentic interactions between participants.
Reception
Film Threat's Bobby LePire praised the documentary's "fly-on-a-wall approach" and "ingenious" editing, particularly in how it contrasts different perspectives of the same date. LePire noted that the film offers "a fascinating glimpse into the modern dating scene during a global pandemic."
Rebecca Cherry of Film Carnage highlighted the film's exploration of "judgement, impression and perception," commending its "clean and structured" visual style while maintaining authenticity. The review particularly noted how the film successfully captures realistic dating experiences despite pandemic restrictions.
Writing for High on Films, Shikhar Verma appreciated the director's approach to capturing subjects "at their most unhinged, most vulnerable, and most honest," noting how this created "a genuinely empathetic way of storytelling."
References
- Joel Fisher (2022-05-31). "Sex, Love, Misery: New New York Review". Battle Royale With Cheese. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- Rebecca Cherry (2022-07-27). "Review: Sex, Love, Misery: New New York". Film Carnage. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- Bobby LePire (2022-06-16). "Sex, Love, Misery: New New York Review". Film Threat. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- Rebecca Cherry (2022-07-27). "Review: Sex, Love, Misery: New New York". Film Carnage. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- Shikhar Verma (2022-06-13). "Sex, Love, Misery: New New York (2022) Review". High on Films. Retrieved 2024-11-29.