The State Theater is now featuring Anomalisa, an Academy Award Nominee for Best Animated Film. This stop-motion comedic drama was written and directed by Charlie Kaufman. Anomalisa features only three different voice actors/actresses, most prominently that of David Thewlis, who plays a self-help author and speaker, Michael Stone. Lonely and disillusioned, Michael experiences all people as identical in face and voice. Based on Kaufman’s earlier play, also titled Anomalisa, the film is meant to provide a new interpretation while maintaining the original script. The animation uses puppets created with 3D printers. Kaufman hopes that when watching the film, the audience is not distracted by the animation, and instead falls captivated into every moment and character.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the State Theater. $8 Students, $10 General Admission.
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Eva Roos is a senior at the University of Michigan, receiving a Major in Art & Design with Minors in Environment and Music.
