The world of “Listen up Philip” is not inherently a cruel or misanthropic one. It is simply about cruel, misanthropic people. When making films about those who harm or manipulate others, filmmakers often leave any kind of empathy out of the equation, leaving hollow, mean-spirited stories behind. Thankfully, “Listen Up Philip” director Alex Ross Perry … Continue reading ‘Listen Up Philip’ humanizes cruel, misanthropic Jason Schwartzman character