Lily McInerny stars in new film Magazine about literary magazine internship
Alexandra Pechman's debut feature Magazine follows an aspiring poet who secures a competitive internship at a fictional literary publication during summer 2011.
Setting and plot overview
The story takes place in a fictional version of The Paris Review called Platen. Nora, the main character played by Lily McInerny, arrives on her first day at the office. She waits outside the building before entering to begin her work.
Themes and tone
The film portrays an era when office flirtations were considered fun and ambition was expected. It depicts relationships that both blossom and wither over a formative period. The narrative explores how idealism is lost while innocence remains preserved.
Production background
Director Alexandra Pechman worked in magazines during the time the movie depicts. She used her own professional experiences to write the screenplay. The production aims to evoke a shiny atmosphere rather than strict realism.
Reported by one outlet
Only one outlet has published this. Nothing here has been checked against a second report, so read it as that outlet's account and follow the link below for the original.
Reported by
1 independent outlet. Headline as published. Links open the original report.