First trailer for 'The Meyerowitz Stories' showcases one of Cannes' finest dramas

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By Darian Scalamoni

            Ever since the Cannes Film Festival, there’s been plenty of talk about Noah Baumbach’s (The Squid and the Whale, Frances Ha) upcoming feature, The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected). Luckily, Netflix, it’s distributor has released the first trailer today that showcases its fantastic cast and family dysfunction that Baumbach is best known for.

            The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) is a family drama that stars Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller and Elizabeth Marvel as three adult siblings who are trying to direct their crazy lives along with their father, played by the magnificent, Dustin Hoffman. Though this acts much more like a teaser, rather than a trailer, it gives a glimpse at the dramedy that Baumbach has mastered over his career. It garnered tons of positive praise, especially for Sandler’s performance, at Cannes and it should be interesting what Netflix does regarding the Oscar season.

            Check out the trailer below for The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)! The film stars Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Elizabeth Marvel, Emma Thompson and Dustin Hoffman. The Meyerowtiz Stories (New and Selected) hits Netflix and select theaters on October 13^th.