Sinner Supper Club is a goodbye letter to friendship groups. It’s seeking closure and finding that it doesn’t always go to plan. Writers and directors Daisy Rosato and Nora Kaye created a story of love, friendship, death, and ultimately the uncertainty of life.
Shot in six days on an iPhone, the film is the product of improvisation. Rosato and Kaye smartly decided that the storytelling was best told in mumblecore fashion to provide the most authentic narrative. The directors sought to represent the Queer and TGNC communities that they themselves are a part of. This not only includes the actors but writing the characters as members of the community as well.
An apartment and a funeral
Sinner Supper Club is life after death. Genevieve (G) has lost their partner, Sophie, to a tragic accident and must now vacate their apartment. In dramatic fashion, they have chosen to hold an eviction funeral with their group of friends. G has it all planned out, but as plans go, it all goes to shit. Alice has brought her partner, Ash, who was definitely not invited. Jayae does not want to be there. And Nora is just looking for a fun evening out.
The film explores the complexities of a friend group’s evolution as it strains to remain intact. Unfortunately, Sophie’s death changes the dynamics of the group. Not only do they experience the tragic loss of a core member, but now they are forced to lose another friend. In this age of technology and various forms of communication, loss is still felt in the physical sense. Jayae admits they most likely will not continue the friendship after the move due to this limitation.
A brisk, unflinching farewell
Sinner Supper Club does not hold back on the rawness of a dying era for these friends. Having experienced this scenario myself, the real life heartbreak rings true. The film is a short 70 minute watch but feels like a complete story. Sinner Supper Club premiered at SXSW with open captions to my absolute delight. Definitely keep it on your radar when it’s available to watch.
Check out more SXSW reviews HERE.
Dalia De Leon
I love horror because it's a comfort genre for me. I have many labels in life which means I'm busy but never too busy to pop a scary or genre flick on the tube to enjoy. In addition to life and writing for Horror Movie Blog, I am the former co-host to the late Nightmare on 5th Street: A horror movie podcast. May she rest in peace. You can find my reviews here on HMB and TheCherryPicks.com.
