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Play Me Like That

  • 2022
IMDb RATING
9.9/10
62
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Nicole Gabriella Scipione and Alina Phelan in Play Me Like That (2022)
ComedyDramaShort

Free-spirited sisters Slipper and Crescent (their parents were undoubtedly Burning Man meets Jesus freaks) have made a promise about the child they both long to have, until one sister's gras... Read allFree-spirited sisters Slipper and Crescent (their parents were undoubtedly Burning Man meets Jesus freaks) have made a promise about the child they both long to have, until one sister's grasp on the promise starts to slip.Free-spirited sisters Slipper and Crescent (their parents were undoubtedly Burning Man meets Jesus freaks) have made a promise about the child they both long to have, until one sister's grasp on the promise starts to slip.

  • Director
    • Julianna Robinson
  • Writer
    • Nicole Gabriella Scipione
  • Stars
    • Silas Weir Mitchell
    • Nicole Gabriella Scipione
    • Alina Phelan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    9.9/10
    62
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Julianna Robinson
    • Writer
      • Nicole Gabriella Scipione
    • Stars
      • Silas Weir Mitchell
      • Nicole Gabriella Scipione
      • Alina Phelan
    • 45User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Silas Weir Mitchell
    Silas Weir Mitchell
    • Luca
    Nicole Gabriella Scipione
    Nicole Gabriella Scipione
    • Slipper
    Alina Phelan
    Alina Phelan
    • Crescent
    Pamela Shaddock
    Pamela Shaddock
    • Griselda
    Onahoua Rodriguez
    Onahoua Rodriguez
    • Aracely del Sol
    Samuel Isaiah Hunter
    Samuel Isaiah Hunter
    • Art Student
    Cindy Lin
    Cindy Lin
    • Art Student
    Ruffy Landayan
    Ruffy Landayan
    • Art Student
    Patrick Hilgart
    Patrick Hilgart
    • Art Student
    Sara Patterson
    Sara Patterson
    • Art Student
    Andrew Retland
    • Art Student
    Elizabeth Laheth
    • Art Student
    Jeff Mizushima
    • Dr. Hung
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Julianna Robinson
    • Writer
      • Nicole Gabriella Scipione
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    User reviews45

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    10VanessaH-61

    Loved it

    This tender, whimsical short film explores the complex layers of sisterhood, longing, and love. With moments that are laugh out loud funny and also deeply moving, the film balances its emotional core with a vibrant city backdrop, quirky, yet relatable characters, and poetic narration that will linger long after. At the center is the radiant Nicole Gabriella Scipione, writer and lead, whose performance is breathtaking. She brings raw vulnerability and warmth to the screen, portraying a woman caught between dreams and the beauty of acceptance. An honest and emotionally resonant piece. A celebration of family, promises, and the truths we must face. It's a film worth watching more than once.
    10Munford7

    Beautiful and Complex

    A touching and beautifully made short that mixes heartfelt drama with moments of humor. Nicole Gabriella Scipione and Alina Phelan shine as sisters with a close and complicated connection, bringing real warmth and depth to their roles. The film's visuals and sound are rich and inviting, and the story lingers long after it ends. A wonderful showcase of Nicole's talent both on the page and on screen.
    10cindysxlin

    A tender portrait of sisterhood

    A tender and refreshingly honest portrait of sisterhood, this short film captures the quiet complexities of love, resentment, and reconciliation between two women. It thoughtfully explores the rarely depicted emotional terrain of two sisters at a crossroads, as they face a life-changing decision that will alter their relationship. The performances from the cast are superb and heartfelt. What comes about is a film that takes you on a journey of the heartbreaking and hopeful, as our protagonist comes to terms with the unexpected and her own personal journey and hopes for motherhood. A reminder that what we plan for and expect might not always be what we receive.
    10NickiB-29

    Riveting Storytelling

    What a beautiful snapshot of who these characters are. I feel like I got to know the sisters in the short window of time we spend with them.

    Incredible acting and stunningly smart use of both visual and cinematic art.

    As a woman, I feel seen in the questions this story grapples with. I would recommend this film to anyone who's looking for a dose of sisterhood, the search for purpose, and art that has meaning.
    10CraigN-34

    Two Thumbs Up

    The film titled, "Play Me Like That" was a work of art.

    It was filed with lots of emotion.

    It touched on a serious subject, but through creativity and humor the message did shine through.

    The acting was suburb and each character nailed their part.

    The characters all played off of one another and Nicole's diverse acting skills were terrific.

    She showed so many emotions from happy to sad.

    The scene where the actors were in the artist studio was tastefully done. Just enough skin was tastefully shown to not distract from the message in the studio scene.

    In conclusion, I feel this film was a masterpiece. The fact it was a short film was even more amazing.

    I feel the parts that each actor portrayed fit them and their personalities immensely.

    I enjoyed this film and look forward to more of Nicole's work in the future.

    I give this film two thumbs up.

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      • July 24, 2022 (United States)
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