Wild Nights with Emily

The supporting cast excels, with Amy Seimetz, Brett Gelman, Jackie Monahan, and Kevin Seal making the most of the well-tuned dialogue.

There is a lot of truth to what we are seeing, but it is presented in a sly, deadpan way that is always amusing.

Don't be alarmed by the first 10 minutes of this film. Stick with it, because the wobbly tone and some amateurish acting warm up into something lovely and memorable.

The performances are superbly judged, as are the period trappings, but it's the mordant tone of Olnek's dialogue that makes this such an intellectual treat and a comic delight.