My Effortless Brilliance
Cast
Basil Harris Jeanette Maus Sean Nelson Calvin Lee Reeder
Credits
Written by: Basil Harris Jeanette Maus Sean Nelson Calvin Lee Reeder
Music: Ted Speaker
Produced by: Mark Price 
Lynn Shelton
Plot
Lynn Shelton's "My Effortless Brilliance" is a study in the relationship between cocky, fussy, thoroughly-city-mouse author Eric (Sean Nelson) and his ex-best-friend, the tersely powerful journalist and wood-chopper Dylan (Basil Harris).
Sinekatalog’s take
My Effortless Brilliance (2008) is a American drama directed by Lynn Shelton. It stars Basil Harris, Jeanette Maus and Sean Nelson. It runs 79 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 5.5 / 10 (373 votes)
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