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Rebel//Rebel (2023) Movie Score: 8.5/10

By Alan Ng | May 16, 2023

Struggling with addiction, Jake Hughes, a former Hollywood star, hopes to revive his career in a small Midwestern town in writer-director Drew Harwood’s feature, Rebel//Rebel. Jake Hughes (Gareth Koorzen) knows his final opportunity at his tenuous grasp of stardom is a small indie production filming on the outskirts of Cincinnati, Ohio. Giving Jake his one last chance is his producer friend, AJ (Chris Taylor). On the car trip, AJ insists that Jake stays clean throughout the production.

As Jake checks into his motel, he is confronted with the not-so-subtle attempts to keep an eye on him. His handler, Leann (Katie Garland-Noble), has been posted outside his door to ensure he doesn’t go anywhere at night. His co-star, Cali (Heather Fay), is also there to make friends and keep him at bay.

Jake, though, has been using for a long time and knows all the tricks to dodge his handlers and find drugs in a town he doesn’t know. While on a “quick trip” to the local convenience store, Jake meets Brandon (Drew Harwood), who happens to have a drug supplier. The man invites Jake to a party that evening. Brandon is legit, and Jake now has all he needs to get through this shoot.

Rebel//Rebel has an interesting take on the drug addict’s story. It’s not the well-worn tale of the struggle with temptation, ruining everything, and finding salvation in rehab. Jake doesn’t precisely have a character arc. Instead, the film is much more about the addict and their relationship with those around them, whether long-time friends, passive acquaintances, or complete strangers. These relationships are tested along the way.

“…AJ insists that Jake stays clean throughout the production.”

Starting with AJ, he is the one who has put his professional reputation on the line for a friend. He’s the one responsible for getting him on set and sober. With Jake, it soon becomes a game of cat and mouse. Then there are Jake’s new professional relationships. Cali goes in with the best intentions and is confronted with the sober reality of Jake’s problem. Sandra (Sidney Edwards) is the motel’s housekeeper who strikes a friendship with Jake. Their relationship is one of admiration on both ends and tested throughout.

The most caustic interaction comes with his new best friend and drug dealer, Brandon. As the two become fast friends, Jake is led into dangerous encounters with Brandon’s drug associates. Also, their partying gets Jake into the most trouble with AJ and the other producers.

Koorzen gives a fascinating performance as the lead of Rebel//Rebel. Subtle is the best way to describe his acting. He maintains a somewhat even keel throughout the film, modulating just enough to hint at whether he’s heading to a dark place or, if he’s right there, ready to do his job. If you’ve ever known (yet not really) an addict, the man’s portrayal rings frightfully authentic. The fantastic supporting cast, chockful of new and emerging actors, assist him and the story wonderfully.

But, again, this character-driven drama is all about subtlety. Each character Jake interacts with represents a different person at various places in an addict’s life. Everyone is tested and pushed to their limits to see how they react. Some don’t need to be pushed very far, while others choose to go the distance with Jake without knowing the end game.

Addiction is one of those subjects that we all have experience with. Whether it is our personal struggle or a friend or family member’s struggles, it’s easy to see the situation from our point of view. With Rebel//Rebel, Harwood chooses to forgo the ��Oscar-bait” extreme character arc of the addiction and instead grounds the story to a level that we all have faced on the human level. There are no lessons here, but one will find empathy for those suffering through the throes of addiction.

REBEL//REBEL (2023)

Directed and Written: Drew Harwood

Starring: Gareth Koorzen, Drew Harwood, Chris Taylor, Sidney Edwards, Heather Fay, Katie Garland-Noble, etc.

MOVIE SCORE: 8.5/10

"…Koorzen gives a fascinating performance..."

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iamheatherfay · 1 year ago

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Safier Entertainment Set to Distribute New Feature Film "Rebel//Rebel"

Safier Entertainment announces it will release new independent feature film "Rebel//Rebel" worldwide later this year.

Los Angeles, CA, May 05, 2023 --(PR.com)-- Safier Entertainment has acquired the worldwide rights to the forthcoming feature film "Rebel//Rebel" starring Gareth Koorzen ("The Bone Box," "The One You Feed") and singer/songwriter Heather Fay.

"Rebel//Rebel" is written and directed by Drew Harwood ("Drifter," "The One You Feed") and produced by Blue Himalayas. Harwood also stars in the film, along with actors Sidney Edwards, Chris R. Taylor, Johnny Mocker, Chip Heidt, Tony Suriano, and Katie Garland-Noble. "Rebel//Rebel" was produced by Katie Garland-Noble of Blue Himalayas Productions, Patti Lally, Gareth Koorzen, Drew Harwood, and four time Emmy winner Jared Safier, of Safier Entertainment. Executive Producers Johnny Mocker of F/A Films and Chip Heidt of RAO Productions proudly shot the movie in their home states of Ohio and Northern Kentucky. Mocker, Heidt, and Garland-Noble collaborated with Kristen Schlotman, Executive Director of the locally renowned non-profit Film Cincinnati.

In "Rebel//Rebel," Jake Hughes (Gareth Koorzen), a once successful child actor, is hired by acclaimed Director AJ (Chris R. Taylor) to star in his next film. While on location in Cincinnati, Jake forms an unlikely friendship with Sandra (Sidney Edwards), the caring and lovable hotel housekeeper, who consistently directs Jake towards the light. But Jake seems driven by an irrepressible, daily need to get a fix. He befriends an abusive drug dealer named Brandon (Drew Harwood), and spirals out of control. Though Jake is one of the finest actors of his generation, he can’t be trusted.

“We shot Rebel//Rebel at over 39 locations in and around Cincinnati and NKY. The city embraced us and everyone opened their arms to help,” said Executive Producer Johnny Mocker. Executive Producer Chip Heidt chimed in stating, “We love supporting the local community and creating jobs here.” Mocker went on to say, “We cannot wait for the world to see this gem of a movie. Gareth Koorzen stuns audiences in his captivating performance. This movie really strikes a chord with the human soul.”

"Rebel//Rebel" will be released digitally and theatrically later this year.

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Invision, AP'Bones And All,' starring Timothée Chalamet, began filming here May 27."

For the second time in 10 days, Film Cincinnati has announced that a feature film is shooting in Greater Cincinnati.

Drew Harwood is the writer, director, producer and one of the lead actors for Rebel/Rebel, described by the film commission as "a coming-of-age drama about a once famous actor grappling with drugs, addiction and self-discovery."

Harwood also wrote, directed and produced The One You Feed, which was released last year. Rebel/Rebel stars South African native Gareth Koorzen, who also appeared in The One You Feed, and Katie Garland Noble, a producer on The One You Feed. Her acting credits include Fat City, New Orleans and Caravaggio and My Mother The Pope.

Cincinnati natives John A. "Johnny" Mocker Jr., and Robert "Chip" Heidt III are executive producers along with Noble's Blue Himalayas Productions. Mocker also was an executive producer for The One You Feed.

The Rebel/Rebel cast includes Roger Jerome, Joseph Moreland, Chris R. Taylor, Mary Charles Miller, Aja Nicole, Sidney Edwards, Nick Coleman, John Christian Schulte, Amber Hutchins, Heather Fay and Jai Sahai, according to the Internet Movie Datebase.

Location shooting for Rebel/Rebel began in May. It is "expected to continue through late June," the Film Cincinnati announcement said.

Bones And All, starring Timothée Chalamet, Taylor Russell and Oscar-winner Mark Rylance, began filming here May 27. It's the first film shot in the United States by Italian director Luca Guadagnino, a 2017 Academy Award nominee for Call Me By Your Name, and the first major film production in Greater Cincinnati since the global coronavirus pandemic outbreak.

"With more feature films returning to production, we are thrilled to have F/A Films using our locations and our talent," says Kristen Schlotman, Film Cincinnati executive director, in the announcement. "Greater Cincinnati continues to be in demand for features thanks to our talented roster of cast and crew members,"

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Directed by

Drew Harwood

Writing Credits (in alphabetical order)

Drew Harwood

Cast

Gareth Koorzen...Jake Drew Harwood...Brandon Sidney Edwards...Sandra Chris R. Taylor...Aj Heather Fay...Cali Aja Nicole...Sofia Mary Charles Miller...Chanler Amber Hutchins...Zoey Katie Garland-Noble...Leanne Johnny Mocker...Ivan Makar Tony Suriano...Vok Chip Heidt...Axl Roger Jerome...Grandpa Jezebel Luxure...Burlesque Dancer Jean Robert De-Cavel...Chef

Other cast:

Bradley Paynter...Party Guest Randy Bruce...Party Goer Richelle Talor...Party Goer Angel Lane...Party Goer Jake Kopronica...Party Goer Brian Lally...Delivery boy Nick Coleman...Kyle (uncredited) Jai Sahai...Priest (uncredited) John Christian Schulte...Spencer (uncredited)

Produced by

Katie Garland-Noble...producer Drew Harwood...producer Chip Heidt...executive producer Calvin Herbst...line producer Gareth Koorzen...producer Johnny Mocker...executive producer Jared Safier...executive producer

Music by

Jeanne-Peri Foucault

Cinematography by

Brandan Haskell

Editing by

Sam Zarrin

Casting By

Brittany Kirby

Production Design by

Rachel Z. Meyer...(as Rachel Meyer) Drew Vecellio

Art Direction by

Drew Vecellio

Costume Design by

Robin K Fields...(as Robin Fields)

Makeup Department

Celeste Blandon...assistant makeup artist Libby Dietrix...assistant makeup artist Patricia Martinez...makeup artist

Production Management

Calvin Herbst...production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

Samantha Sather...second assistant director Jeff Seemann...first assistant director

Art Department

Rachel Z. Meyer...set dresser (as Rachel Meyer) Tony Suriano...art department assistant Drew Vecellio...set dresser

Sound Department

Sam Costello...sound designer Chen Shen...ADR & VO recordist Mike Teeters...sound mixer Dean White...re-recording mixer

Stunts

Bryan Carlisle...boat driver/water safety

Camera and Electrical Department

Aria Brice...best girl grip Jon Cibella...key grip Jack Miller...second assistant camera Mitchell Sacco...first assistant camera John Christian Schulte...gaffer

Costume and Wardrobe Department

Elizabeth M Galbraith...costume assistant Julianna Weis-Palacios...assistant set costumer

Editorial Department

Strack Azar...colorist Jack Kanner...assistant editor

Location Management

Katie Garland-Noble...location manager Drew Harwood...location scout Gareth Koorzen...location scout

Script and Continuity Department

Shawn Tira...script supervisor

Additional Crew

Frank Batten...production assistant Hunter Deno...production assistant Jeremy Jardine...Additional Music Brian Lally...on set paTim Lally...driver double Brodie Mccauley...production assistant Olivia R. Ramage...production assistant Benjamin Willis-Teff...Key PA (as Ben Willis-Teff)

Thanks

Kimberly Carlisle...special thanks Jean Robert De-Cavel...special thanks (as Jean-Robert de Cavel) Pattie Lally...special thanks Lynn Michele Latta...special thanks Marilou Lind...special thanks D. Lynn Meyers...special thanks Kristen Schlotman...special thanks Tassy Taylor...special thanks

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