Local Band

September. 03,2023      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Lyla Riley is in a punk band -- Minor Illusion. They suck. Regardless, she perseveres with her best friend Rob on guitar, numbskull drummer Sean and showboat bassist Pete. Minor Illusion's pathetic existence vexes Lyla's older sister Stephanie, a former punk turned 9-to-5 suit. Through lineup changes, borrowed cash, shitty gigs and drunken nights, Lyla and the band journey through the perils of Chicago's DIY music scene to get their shot at adequacy.

Meredith Johnston as  Stephanie Riley
Nick Wandersee as  Sean

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Reviews

ReaderKenka
2023/09/03

Let's be realistic.

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Dotsthavesp
2023/09/04

I wanted to but couldn't!

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AnhartLinkin
2023/09/05

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

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Sarita Rafferty
2023/09/06

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

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