Modern Love Is Automatic 2009
"Beyond apathy"
In Zach Clark's sharp and offbeat comedy *Modern Love Is Automatic* (2009), the streets of city life feel as gray as the hospital scrubs worn by its lead character—a disaffected nurse by day, a dominatrix by night.
Director: Zach Clark
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Modern Love Is Automatic* (2009) about?
*Modern Love Is Automatic* (2009) follows a jaded nurse who splits her time between tending to patients and dominating clients in the city's underground scene. Her roommate, an aspiring model, drags her into a world of half-baked schemes and fleeting aspirations, all while the two struggle to connect with each other—or themselves.
Who directed *Modern Love Is Automatic*?
*Modern Love Is Automatic* (2009) was directed by Zach Clark, whose indie sensibilities shine through in this quirky character study.
Who stars in *Modern Love Is Automatic*?
The film stars Melodie Sisk as the nurse-turned-dominatrix, Maggie Ross as her roommate and aspiring model, and Lydia Hyslop in a supporting role, each bringing their A-game to this darkly comic tale.
Is *Modern Love Is Automatic* (2009) worth watching?
As a low-budget indie comedy with a cult edge, *Modern Love Is Automatic* (2009) might not be for everyone, but its sharp script and understated performances make it a rewarding watch for fans of offbeat, character-driven films. If you enjoy dark humor with a side of existential dread, this one's for you.
How long is *Modern Love Is Automatic*?
*Modern Love Is Automatic* (2009) runs for 93 minutes, making it a perfect bite-sized experience for a late-night indie film marathon.
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About Modern Love Is Automatic (2009) — A Dark Comedy of Apathy and Unfulfilled Dreams
In Zach Clark's sharp and offbeat comedy *Modern Love Is Automatic* (2009), the streets of city life feel as gray as the hospital scrubs worn by its lead character—a disaffected nurse by day, a dominatrix by night. Her cramped apartment becomes a stage for the bizarre coexistence between her deadpan world of medical routine and the seductive, shadowy underworld she inhabits after hours. Paired with her roommate, an ambitious model chasing fleeting fame, the two navigate a landscape of half-hearted dreams and unspoken loneliness, where even love feels like a script no one bothered to read. The film drips with the kind of dark humor and understated pathos that makes you laugh before realizing you've been staring into the void of modern alienation.
Set against the humdrum backdrop of early-2000s Americana, *Modern Love Is Automatic* (2009) blends cringe comedy with a surprisingly tender core, exploring how two women cling to their routines while the world around them feels increasingly automatic. Melodie Sisk and Maggie Ross deliver standout performances, grounding the absurdity in moments of raw humanity. It's a film that dares to ask whether apathy is a shield or just the default setting in a world that's forgotten how to feel.