'The Baltimorons' Review: The Feel-Good Movie of 2025 Has Arrived

'The Baltimorons' review: The feel-good movie of 2025 has arrived

There are some days that start off bland and then spin strangely and sensationally to change your life forever — for the better. Jay Duplass' The Baltimorons is about such an extraordinary day. Co-writing this comedy with leading man Michael Strassner, director Duplass crafts a journey that is an absolute side-tickling and soul-enriching delight — and it all begins with a broken tooth. After a robust slate of productions with his brother Mark Du…

The Baltimorons Review - Charming Dramedy a Coming Out Party for Star Michael Strassner

Premiering at this year’s South by Southwest film festival, Jay Duplass’s The Baltimorons opened to universal praise. While it didn’t take home any of the festival’s awards, the (mostly) two-hander dramedy charmed everyone lucky enough to see it. With Duplass’s first directorial effort in over a decade, he shows he still has the indie touch. The Baltimorons plot On Christmas Eve, aspiring comedian Cliff (Michael Strassner) chips a tooth, forcing…

The Baltimorons Review: A Sincere Throwback to Mumblecore’s Heyday

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 SXSW coverage. The Baltimorons opens in theaters on September 5, 2025. A return to form for Jay Duplass, who’s also making his solo-directing debut, The Baltimorons is a charming throwback to the low-budget indies he directed with his brother Mark. Written and starring burly stand-up comedian Michael Strassner, the Baltimore-set film follows the mis-adventures of an unlikely romanti…