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Original-Cin Q&A: Amanda Peet and Matthew Shear on 'Fantasy Life' and Real Life

Original-Cin Q&A: Amanda Peet and Matthew Shear on 'Fantasy Life' and Real Life

By Bonnie Laufer

InterviewJim SlotekApril 2, 2026High functioning mental illness, Indie films about urbanites, Fantasy Life, Director/star Matthew Shear, Amanda Peet, Aging actors, Your Friends and Neighbours, Lake BellComment

Fantasy Life: A Sort-of Romance About Nothing, Nothing But Eccentrics That Is

Fantasy Life: A Sort-of Romance About Nothing, Nothing But Eccentrics That Is

By Jim Slotek

ReviewJim SlotekApril 2, 2026Indie films about urbanites, Fantasy Life, Director/star Matthew Shear, Amanda Peet, Aging actors, Judd Hirsch, Bob Balaban, Alessandro Nivola, Andrea MartinComment