CCBAC Presents: I’m Not Missing You

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"CCBAC Presents: I’m Not Missing You"

Directed by Richard LaGravenese
Written by Richard LaGravenese & Gigi Levangie
Music by Mark Isham

Main Cast
Ali Larter (Stacy Minogue)
Ben Foster (Luke Pete)
Cher (Dr. Kim Lowenstien)
Ty Burrell (Kirk Pete)
Natalie Portman (Sara Evans)
Sofia Vergara (Eva Pete)

Tagline: "Christ asked for 40 Days and Nights of Sacrifice….Lowenstien wants 101"

Synopsis: It is hard to find a spouse, and even harder if you are famous. I’m Not Missing You is the story of Stacy Minogue (Ali Larter), a famous actress that is on the cover of every magazine there is. While her work schedule isn’t too hectic, coming off of an Academy Award, she can’t seem to find a spouse strong enough to withstand the constant flashing of cameras. While her friend, Sara Evans (Natalie Portman), insists that the problem is her promiscuous tabloid image and erratic behavior.Luke Pete (Ben Foster) is a famous off-Broadway actor and singer who is starting to branch off into film, his true passion. But, the only roles he seems to get are in B-Horror flicks such as: Blackula in Da’ Hood and It Came From Jupiter! However due to a hectic work and rehearsal schedule he can’t seem to find stability in his life to hold a girlfriend for more than a week, not to mention, financially make ends meet. He wants to be like his brother Kirk Pete (Ty Burrell) who is happily married to Eva (Sofia Vergara). However tension builds between Kirk and Luke when he suspects he and Eva are having a relationship. While Luke is innocent Eva has made subtle repeated attempts, though he is afraid to say something, possibly reading her wrong.It is soon that Stacy lands a job in New York, near Luke, she sporadically decides to move there. Sara going with her, she insists that she must see her Aunt, Dr. Kim Lowenstien (Cher), while there to fix her dating problems. Reluctantly she goes.Dr. Lowenstien has numerous plaques and awards and newspaper articles around her office, she seems to be a little off kilter with her methods. Dr. Lowenstien tells Stacy to swear off dating and sexual contact for 101 days and she will be cured. Accepting the fact, desperate for love she swears dating off for 101 days. However, it isn’t until she meets Luke at a coffee shop she thinks he could be the one. While they get to know each other well, Luke wants to take it to the next level, but while he is Stacy’s man of her dreams she doesn’t want him to get away. They decide to be ‘friends’ but Luke soon becomes annoyed with their lack of contact and Luke and Stacy are leaving in a few weeks to go their separate ways for their next film before the 101 days are up. However, if Stacy decides to start dating before she loses him, would she be led into her old habits?????

What the Press would say:
“Two thumbs WAY up!”-Ebert & Roeper“Hilarious and Heartfelt!”- People“A+! One of the Best Romantic Comedies since Pretty Woman!”-Entertainment Weekly“CCBA Club is a force to be reckoned with!”-Rolling Stone Magazine CCBAC’s I’m Not Missing You is a smartly crafted romantic comedy that has substance and soul, not to mention laughs at every corner. While at a mild PG-13 for some language and sexual references, it isn’t raunchy like other date comedies, but still holds in plenty of laughs in its 104 minute running time.Simplistically shot by Richard LaGravenese, he uses wider shots with few cuts in scenes of dialogue, but also changes it up to with close-ups in dispute scenes cutting back and forth to the actors yelling at one another.Not to mention the marvelous script written by Richard LaGravenese and Gigi Levangie. While Richard writes beautiful dramatic scenes, you can’t help but feel that Gigi added in her own witty remarks.While Jersey girl Ali Larter was that girl from Final Destination, she is now a household name thanks to the TV series Heroes, but after her performance she will be known as Academy Award Winner Ali Larter. Giving a tremendous performance, she certainly handles the glitz accept while in the Hollywood scenes, but you can see that empty piece that she still wants in her life. With a heart-wrenching breakdown scene it is hard not to miss.Ben Foster making his mark from stealing the show in 3:10 to Yuma shines as a broke actor. While known on his hometown streets he can’t help but feel overshadowed by his big brother having everything he wants in life. While giving hilarious performances in clips of Blackula and Jupiter! His down to earth performance of a guy meeting a celebrity is superb.While the leads are strong the supporting cast is write up there with them. Most notable is Cher. Her first performance since 2003’s Stuck On You, gives a great performance as an off-beat relationship psychiatrist popping up through-out the movie in least conventional of ways doing a “Ben Stein” brand of humor.Natalie Portman moves the plot along with humor and smile. Sofia Vergara steals some thunder in a dramatic storyline that could be a movie of its own. However Ty Burrell is a strong character that gives wise words of advice and has a hilarious Meg Ryan-like walk scene that will certainly leave you talking about.After the credits role you will certainly stay in the seat, waiting for the next showing.

Best Picture
Best Director: Richard LaGravenese
Best Screenplay: Richard LaGravenese & Gigi Levangie
Best Original Score: Mark Isham
Best Actor: Ben Foster
Best Supporting Actor: Ty Burrell
Best Actress: Ali Larter
Best Supporting Actress: Cher, Sofia Vergara, Natalie Portman