Sweet parents REVIEWS
“Bly keeps his camera focused intently on his characters and watches them grapple internally with decisions they know will forever impact their lives. The results are delectable — an intricate battle between the heart, mind, body and soul… Ripe withe delicious tension.” - CS Reviews
“Writers and stars Leah Rudick and David Bly are transformative as Gabby and Will, two talented but struggling young people in the midst of their required penance in New York hoping to make it in traditionally difficult careers.” - Watch Or Pass Films
“A complex and subtle film about the price of success and what you sacrifice to achieve it… a layered story with flawed and insecure characters on the cusp of greatness.” - Film Threat
“A drama which may be compared to Marriage Story… a realistic and grounded portrayal of a relationship on the point of breaking.” - Battle Royale With Cheese
“Exceptionally well-written… a film made with quiet confidence.“ - About Boulder
“A cerebral and powerful film. This movie is a must see... it truly captures the rawness of the human experience.” -NTG Reviews
“Bly’s film presents a version of New York that we rarely see, away from the famous buildings and cocktails bars to the small flats and ordinary neighbourhoods that feel much more relatable.” - The Reviews Hub
REVIEWS
The Reviews Hub: Sweet Parents Film Review
Watch Or Pass Films: A Sweet and Bitter Comedy Drama That Will Leave You Fulfilled
Nerds That Geek: Sweet Parents Movie Review
About Boulder: Raw Sugar - Sweet Parents Review
Battle Royale With Cheese: Sweet Parents Review
Backstage (Print & Web): 2 Actors on Why They Started Making Their Own Content
Following Films: BFF Review of Sweet Parents
The Articles of Antiquity: Sweet Parents, An Interview
Vimooz: David Bly’s Romantic Drama SWEET PARENTS to World Premiere at Brooklyn Film Festival
Screen Anarchy: SWEET PARENTS, How to Make It in New York
The Wrap: David Bly’s Directorial Debut ‘Sweet Parents’ Starts Production in New York
RADIO & PODCASTS
Interview on CHom 97.7 With Terry Dimonte
Leah & David woke up at 4:30am to head over to the CHOM station to go on air at 6am with a legend of Canadian radio, Terry Dimonte. David grew up listening to Terry, so this was a real thrill. No coffeeshops were open within a several mile radius of the station, but with a quick boost of station java, the interview ended up being a heartwarming blast, as Terry can charm anyone with timeless kindness at any hour of the day.
Interview on CJAD 800 with Joey Elias
David & Joey go way back, as Joey was David's "Student Life Animator" in his graduating year of high school in Montreal. Joey is one of Canada's most beloved stand-up comedians, and hosts the late night comedy hour on CJAD. Fun fact: David used to be Joey's assistant for the Afternoon Drive on Team990 Sports Radio, booking guests and regularly joining Joey on air for fun afternoon banter. David never dropped any F-Bombs on air, proudly.
Interview with David Stark of Watch Or Pass Films