Dream for an Insomniac

1996 "A dreamer who couldn't sleep. An author who couldn't write. A friend who couldn't help but help."
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Released: 18 April 1996 Released
Producted By: Tritone Productions
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A girl with insomnia who works in a coffee house has impossibly high standards for her love and fears she will never meet a worthy man. Then in walks a new employee and they click - until she discovers he has a girlfriend. Undaunted, she moves to L.A. with a friend sure that he will dump the girlfriend and follow her. She puts all her faith in fate and hopes for the best.

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Karry Best movie of this year hands down!
Sexyloutak Absolutely the worst movie.
Nayan Gough A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.
Dana An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.
lastliberal I just watched About a Boy; a movie about a man living off his father's singular hit. Do we have the same thing here? Writer/director Tiffanie DeBartolo only did this one film. It is a good one, and I can't understand why there has been no followup.It may have been a little corny at times - a search for a may with the eyes and soul of Sinatra, but Ione Skye (Girls in Prison, Guncrazy, A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon) does a really great job as the dreamer that doesn't want to settle. As she says, "Pussy, pussy, pussy. pussy. We're all pussies. It's what we have to overcome in life, our pussiness." So true! It was also the best performance I have seen by Jennifer Aniston outside of "Friends." Maybe it was because she did it during the "Friends" period.It was a cute movie, a little corny at times, but well worth watching.
Claudio Carvalho In San Francisco, Frankie (Ione Skye) is a dreamer aspiring to be an actress. She has been insomniac for seventeen years, since she lost her parents in a car accident. She was raised by her uncle Leo (Seymor Cassel) and works in his bar, and both are great fans of Frank Sinatra. Her cousin Rob is gay, but afraid to assume his sexual option to his father Leo. Her best friend is Allison (Jennifer Aniston), who is also an aspirant of actress. Frankie and Allison will move in a couple of days to New York. The new-hire David Shrader (Mackenzie Astin) is a blocked writer who is not able to write anything new, and Frankie has a crush on him. However, David has a girl-friend (Molly) for three years, loves her and is faithful to her. Frankie tries to seduce her twin-soul David anyway. The name of this movie could be: `How to Steal Molly's Boy-Friend in Ninety Minutes'. The story is very talky and full of citations, but it has not convinced me. I found it very silly. My vote is five.Title (Brazil): `Alma de Poeta, Olhos de Sinatra' (`Soul of Poet, Eyes of Sinatra')
robene24 All the actors seemed to be their character except for the leading lady and leading man. These 2 did not seem to be 100% their characters at all times. There was a superficial element about them; somehow they weren't quite believable. Perhaps it was their chemistry which seemed to be lacking. I liked "Rob" the best. Jennifer Aniston was pretty good too...her accents were impressive. All in all, not a bad flick. The ending was very sweet.
skunkgirl4God This movie is perfect for a generation that has grown up surrounded by the media. It is filled with quotes from books, songs, and movies! The movie even opens with Skye dressed as if she had stepped out of the opening scene of "Breakfast at Tiffany's." Each character is unique and quirky but is written so well that you feel as though you are hanging out with them. The movie has a slow moment here and there, but no slower than a brief bored moment you might spend with friends. This movie is also perfect for you if you love Frank Sinatra, because of the continual references to him and because some of his best songs are played in the movie. I think the transition from black and white was artistic and pulls you into the moment. It also shows you the hope "Frankie" feels in that moment which draws you further into the characters personality and emotions. Overall I think the movie is a classic that too few people have heard of or seen.