Crooked Table Podcast

Writer/director Kenneth Lonergan won his first Academy Award for the acclaimed domestic drama Manchester by the Sea. But more than a decade and a half before that film, Lonergan burst onto the scene with his directorial debut, You Can Count on Me. Both movies tackle the fallout of family tragedies and feature standout performances. You Can Count on Me focuses on the broken bond between a sister (Laura Linney) and brother (Mark Ruffalo). And while neither guest Dames Marvs -- from CF3: Cult Fans, Films & Finds -- have a sister, we both connected to the very grounded sibling dynamic. Moreover, Lonergan's naturalistic style of storytelling captures the profound truth that lies in the mundane. Listen in as Dames and I break down Lonergan's film and discuss at length why we can always count on Ruffalo to deliver incredible performances. SYNOPSIS Sammy (Laura Linney) is a single mother who is extremely protective of her 8-year old son (Rory Culkin). She is satisfied with living in the small town she gre