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rambling gonzo adventure that largely defies categorization. It may be his third feature, but it plays very much like a ‘difficult second album’, in this case a four- sided prog rock concept album complete with gate-fold sleeve. Andrew Garfield is Sam, an entitled thirty-something twerp who lives in a relatively plush Los Angeles apartment (for which he hasn’t bothered to pay rent in quite some time), seems to get by without working and has an adorable manic pixie dream girl friend with benefits (Riki Lindholme) who regularly calls over for some afternoon delight. One day he spots his pretty neighbor Sarah (Riley Keough) sunbathing and is immediately smitten. He introduces himself to Sarah and the two spend a pleasant evening watching How to Marry a Millionaire together. The next day, Sam is shocked to discover Sarah’s apartment has been emptied and she’s left with Watch the trailer for Under The Silver Lake NJ STAGE - ISSUE 58 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 77