The Meddler
With a new iPhone, an apartment near the Grove, and a comfortable bank account left to her by her beloved late husband, Marnie Minervini has happily relocated from New Jersey to Los Angeles to be near her daughter Lori, a successful (but still single) screenwriter, and smother her with motherly love. But when the dozens of texts, unexpected visits, and conversations dominated by unsolicited advice force Lori to draw strict personal boundaries, Marnie finds ways to channel her eternal optimism and forceful generosity to change the lives of others – as well as her own – and find a new purpose in life.
The Meddler Reviews
“You root for Marnie, even when it's clear why Lori struggles with her, and you hear her persistent voice in your head for a while afterward – reminding you, perhaps, to give your own mother a call.” – Seattle Times
“The Meddler is a mash note to compulsive nurturers – to, in particular, women who've devoted their lives to figuring out what other people need.” – BuzzFeed News
“The charm of "The Meddler” isn't the kind that benefits from big pushes forward in narrative or massive plot movements, but it revels in heart-warming humor, vibrant characters and what's clearly a deep affection for its story." – IndieWire