“Dating My Mother” Will Inspire you to create, laugh and Love
Dating My Mother, available for streaming on Revry, is a subtle post-grad comedy that follows Danny (Patrick Riley) and his mother Joan (Kathryn Erbe) as they both explore the tedious yet occasionally exciting world of online dating. Director Mike Rosa dutifully and successfully navigates the dizzying world of dating through a queer lens.
Dating My Mother grapples with universally relatable themes of grief, uncertainty, and living life to the fullest. As Danny returns from Los Angeles, taking a hiatus from pursuing the film industry, his mother, Joan, ventures into the dating scene after the loss of her husband. In the midst of a comedic tone, the film delves into the complexities of their mother-son relationship as they navigate similar goals in different life stages.
Mike Rosa evokes a closeness through his stylistic techniques, pulling the audience in and inviting them to participate in this unique mother-son dynamic. Danny and Joan complement each other in ways that promote the idea of eternal self-discovery despite their differences in age.
Dating My Mother is a must-watch for anyone feeling lost or in need of a cathartic story that will reflect the desire to pursue their dreams and leave them feeling inspired to create, laugh and love.