An in-depth conversation with writer/director JOHN PATTON FORD discussing EMILY THE CRIMINAL.
Written and directed by John Patton Ford and starring Aubrey Plaza as Emily and Theo Rossi as Youcef, EMILY THE CRIMINAL is riveting, drawing viewers ever deeper into this shady world, thanks to an almost verite styling that showcases the impeccable performances of Rossi and Plaza.
EMILY THE CRIMINAL is the story of Emily, a young woman saddled with student debt and unable to get a decent job due to a minor criminal record. Desperate to make her loan payments, she signs up to be a “dummy shopper”, buying big ticket items like big-screen televisions, appliances, and even cars with stolen credit cards, all under the tutelage and watchful eye of the oh-so-handsome and charismatic Youcef. Craving more and more edge-of-your-seat thrills thanks to the cash and the adrenaline-fueled exhilaration that comes with pulling off black market capitalism, Emily soon finds herself not only deeper in the crime but falling for Youcef.
John delves into the genesis of the story, the casting, the production process and so much more.
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by debbie elias, 08/03/2022
