How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
“He's across the pond, and out of his depth.”
ComedyRomanceDrama
Sidney Young is a down-on-his-luck journalist. Thanks to a stint involving a pig and a glitzy awards ceremony, Sidney turns his fortunes around, attracting the attention of Clayton Harding, editor of New York-based glossy magazine 'Sharps', and landing the holy grail of journalism jobs. The Brit jets off to the Big Apple and moves from one blunder to the next.
VIBE
This film feels like a whirlwind of cringe-worthy blunders and sharp social commentary, set against the glittering, superficial backdrop of New York's celebrity media world. It's a propulsive, often awkward journey of a misfit trying to navigate a world he doesn't quite understand, blending cynical humor with a surprising heart.
chaoticsatiricalawkwardcynicalhumorouspropulsivemedia industry satirefish-out-of-water comedyglossy aestheticromantic comedy elementscelebrity cultureambitionsocial climbingidentityworkplace dynamics
new york cityjournalistfailuremagazinebased on memoir or autobiographystarletbritish mancult of celebrityawards showcelebrity worshipworkplace romancecelebrity interviewin crowd
