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“Good One” director India Donaldson on her indie coming-of-age film


“Good One” director India Donaldson on her indie coming-of-age film

“Good One” with Lily Collias as Sam Metrograph Images India Donaldson’s feature film debut Goods was selected for both Sundance and the Directors’ Fortnight in Cannes. Goods is a quiet but powerful coming-of-age story about Sam, played by Lily Collias, a 17-year-old teenager who goes camping for a few days with her father Chris and […]

The twist and ending of ‘Good One’, explained by India Donaldson


The twist and ending of ‘Good One’, explained by India Donaldson

Warning, spoilers for the plot of Good joke. During most of its brisk 89 minutes Goods is a quiet, sharply observed drama in which not much happens – a father-daughter version of Kelly Reichardt’s Old joy. The film opens with a soothing score, light humor, and evidence of a largely comfortable relationship between father and […]

Good One (2024) – Movie Review


Good One (2024) – Movie Review

Goods2024. Written and directed by India Donaldson.With Lily Collias, James Le Gros, Danny McCarthy, Sumaya Bouhbal, Diana Irvine, Sam Lanier, Peter McNally and Eric Yates. SUMMARY: During a weekend backpacking trip to the Catskills, 17-year-old Sam navigates the ego conflict between her father and his oldest friend. In India Donaldsons GoodsSam (a captivating performance by […]