"I can only protect you... before all this starts looking suspicious." An official trailer has debuted for an indie film titled Hollywood Grit, the first feature by director Ryan Curtis. It will arrive exclusively in (art house) theaters around the US later in August. Hollywood Grit is a moody, neon-drenched mystery diving into the shadows of Los Angeles. A hard-boiled detective. A missing daughter. Corruption at every turn. This is noir brought to life with grit, style, and the pulse of a city that never forgives. "Betrayal, ambition, and one man’s fight to uncover the truth." At its heart, this is a story about family, failure, and the cost of ambition. Max Martini stars as "Grit" Thorn - when his daughter vanishes from a Hollywood jazz club, a detective must battle mobsters, starlets, and his own demons to unearth the sinister truth lurking behind LA's neon lights. Hollywood Grit...
- 7/15/2025
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Love Virtually is a retro-future rom-com that explores the absurd reality of our world and our increasing dependence on virtual reality. The film features an impressive cast, including Stephen Tobolowsky and Cheri Oteri, and was created during the height of the pandemic. The movie delves into important themes such as the blurred line between love and excitement, the impact of online interactions on relationships, and the consequences of relying too heavily on technology.
New romantic comedy Love Virtually tells the story of four different couples who attempt to nurture their romances in a world that has become dependent on virtual reality. Stephen Tobolowsky plays Dr. Divine, a therapist who believes he is having a virtual affair. However, due to the nature of direct messaging and the Metaverse, he remains unaware that the woman he's communicating with is his own wife.
Tobolowsky has nearly 300 acting credits and has been featured in a variety of projects.
New romantic comedy Love Virtually tells the story of four different couples who attempt to nurture their romances in a world that has become dependent on virtual reality. Stephen Tobolowsky plays Dr. Divine, a therapist who believes he is having a virtual affair. However, due to the nature of direct messaging and the Metaverse, he remains unaware that the woman he's communicating with is his own wife.
Tobolowsky has nearly 300 acting credits and has been featured in a variety of projects.
- 11/30/2023
- by Rachel Foertsch
- ScreenRant
Love Virtually is a comedy that explores the idea of humans finding love in a virtual world addicted to the Metaverse. Cheri Oteri plays a therapist who unknowingly has a virtual affair with her own husband, adding a comedic twist to the film. The movie combines live-action and 3D animation to highlight the disconnect caused by technology in a world that is supposed to be more connected.
Director L.E. Staiman's latest film, Love Virtually, is currently available to stream on Digital and On Demand. The comedy follows four couples trying to navigate their relationship in a world that has become addicted to the Metaverse. With most of the romance taking place in virtual reality, the movie addresses the futuristic idea of humans finding love outside the atmosphere they're accustomed to.
Cheri Oteri plays the role of Dr. Evelyn, a therapist who is unknowingly having a virtual affair with her own husband.
Director L.E. Staiman's latest film, Love Virtually, is currently available to stream on Digital and On Demand. The comedy follows four couples trying to navigate their relationship in a world that has become addicted to the Metaverse. With most of the romance taking place in virtual reality, the movie addresses the futuristic idea of humans finding love outside the atmosphere they're accustomed to.
Cheri Oteri plays the role of Dr. Evelyn, a therapist who is unknowingly having a virtual affair with her own husband.
- 11/29/2023
- by Rachel Foertsch
- ScreenRant
Love Virtually is an ensemble comedy that explores a society obsessed with social media and virtual reality, drawing parallels to our post-covid world. The film suffers from budget restraints and underwhelming actors, aside from Cheri Oteri and Stephen Tobolowsky. Love Virtually drags on due to its attempt to incorporate numerous real-world metaphors and references, and viewers may feel fatigued by it.
If you're too scared to ask out your crush, why not enter the Metaverse and try to meet them that way? Love Virtually, a new ensemble comedy from co-writer/producer/director/co-star L.E. Staiman, explores said notion and dares us to accept a society obsessed with the Metaverse and other virtual reality-type norms that the real world has grown accustomed to as of late, especially in these post-covid lockdown times. Sound familiar?
The feature film, which is out now, even pokes fun at the various controversies surrounding the coronavirus pandemic,...
If you're too scared to ask out your crush, why not enter the Metaverse and try to meet them that way? Love Virtually, a new ensemble comedy from co-writer/producer/director/co-star L.E. Staiman, explores said notion and dares us to accept a society obsessed with the Metaverse and other virtual reality-type norms that the real world has grown accustomed to as of late, especially in these post-covid lockdown times. Sound familiar?
The feature film, which is out now, even pokes fun at the various controversies surrounding the coronavirus pandemic,...
- 11/10/2023
- by Will Sayre
- MovieWeb
Love Virtually explores the impact of digital communication on relationships, questioning the definition of cheating and the concept of true love in a highly curated world. The film takes place in the Metaverse and follows characters like Roddy, who seeks to fix a mistake in the digital realm, and Dr. Evelyn and Dr. Divine, who engage in a virtual extramarital relationship. With a diverse cast and various storylines, Love Virtually resonates with viewers navigating life and love in an increasingly digital age. It will be available digitally and on demand starting November 7th.
Love Virtually is a new romantic comedy that explores the digitization of human communication. It’s the feature film directorial debut of L.E. Staiman, who co-wrote the movie with Cheston Mizel. It’s the second feature written by Staiman to be released; the first was the 2022 horror film Knifecorp. Love Virtually boasts a talented ensemble cast starring...
Love Virtually is a new romantic comedy that explores the digitization of human communication. It’s the feature film directorial debut of L.E. Staiman, who co-wrote the movie with Cheston Mizel. It’s the second feature written by Staiman to be released; the first was the 2022 horror film Knifecorp. Love Virtually boasts a talented ensemble cast starring...
- 10/31/2023
- by Owen Danoff
- ScreenRant
Don't call it a comeback!
One thing that Hell's Kitchen repeatedly proves is that redemption is possible, and that's what's on the agenda for the upcoming installment.
And there's a hell of a lot of redemption to find this season.
TV Fanatic scored another scorching hot exclusive clip of tonight's all-new episode, and we're happy to share it with you all.
In this one, we get a bit more of Chef Mattias as he's on the path toward redeeming himself after a series of mishaps during Hell's Kitchen Season 22 Episode 3.
If you've been following along, this season has had a theme of "American Dream."
The series of sous, executive, and private chefs, among others, are all competing to win the chance of a lifetime.
They desire the opportunity to live out their dreams by working with Chef Ramsay and running one of his esteemed restaurants.
We're well into the competition,...
One thing that Hell's Kitchen repeatedly proves is that redemption is possible, and that's what's on the agenda for the upcoming installment.
And there's a hell of a lot of redemption to find this season.
TV Fanatic scored another scorching hot exclusive clip of tonight's all-new episode, and we're happy to share it with you all.
In this one, we get a bit more of Chef Mattias as he's on the path toward redeeming himself after a series of mishaps during Hell's Kitchen Season 22 Episode 3.
If you've been following along, this season has had a theme of "American Dream."
The series of sous, executive, and private chefs, among others, are all competing to win the chance of a lifetime.
They desire the opportunity to live out their dreams by working with Chef Ramsay and running one of his esteemed restaurants.
We're well into the competition,...
- 10/19/2023
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
"My wife is having an affair with an A.I." Premiere Digital has revealed an official trailer for an indie sci-fi rom-com tech mania creation called Love Virtually, from a filmmaker & musician known as L.E. Staiman. Fittingly it's getting a VOD release directly in November this fall if someone might be curious. This modern day tech satire skewers romance and VR and A.I. and every other tech fad right now. In a world where the Metaverse has become widely adopted, four couples go to ridiculous lengths to find true love in a virtual world. Love Virtually is a retro future satirical rom-com for the Metaverse era, blending live action and 3D animation as It explores and exposes the absurd reality of our world and where we are heading. So a mix of real romance and literally virtual romance? Starring Cheri Oteri, Stephen Tobolowsky, Peter Gilroy, Tom Virtue, Peter Gilroy,...
- 10/6/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
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