The Latest Breaking News from Jeff Baena

Indie film-maker Jeff Baena dies aged 47

Husband of actor Aubrey Plaza was known for writing and directing Life After Beth and co-writing I Heart Huckabees

The Guardian - US · Jan 4, 2025

Jeff Baena, Latino Filmaker and Husband of Aubrey Plaza, Dead at 47

The Miami born artist was found by his assistant in his home in Los Angeles

Latin Times · Jan 4, 2025

Filmmaker Jeff Baena dies aged 47

Jeff Baena - the husband of actress Aubrey Plaza - has died aged 47.

BANG Premier · Jan 4, 2025

What links Aubrey Plaza to Sally Rooney and The White Lotus?

Sashay down the rabbit hole to discover how the Hollywood actor is connected to these cultural touchstones – as well as a medieval sex farce

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2022

Alison Brie on filmmaking & "Community"

"As women, we're raised to be very polite," the actor-writer tells Salon about themes in her latest dark comedy

Salon · Aug 31, 2022

‘Spin Me Round’: Erratic pasta-restaurant comedy doesn’t quite stick

Alison Brie and the cast are fantastic, but the story veers unsuccessfully from light to dark to silly.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 19, 2022

Movie review: 'Spin Me Round' a Euro trip comedy that fizzles out

Director Jeff Baena reunites his regular repertory players for “Spin Me Round,” another droll ensemble comedy that becomes an opportunity for genre experimentation and a trip to Italy, like his 2017 nunsploitation riff “The Little Hours.” “Spin Me Round” is co-written with his leading lady, Alison Brie, with whom he…

Tribune News Service · Aug 16, 2022

A return to Italy for Alison Brie, Jeff Baena in the SXSW premiere ‘Spin Me Round’

AUSTIN, Texas — In their fourth collaboration, “Spin Me Round,” which premiered at the SXSW Film Festival on Saturday, actor Alison Brie and director Jeff Baena follow the manager of an Olive Garden-esque restaurant in Bakersfield, California, on an immersive retreat to Italy.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2022