The New Age 1994
"A shopping spree for the morally bankrupt."
Michael Tolkin's biting satire *The New Age (1994)* dives into the superficial allure of 1990s Southern California yuppie culture, where Peter Weller and Judy Davis deliver razor-sharp performances as a married couple clinging to empty success.
Director: Michael Tolkin
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The New Age (1994) about?
This sharp satire follows Peter and Katherine Witner, a high-flying but hollow Southern California couple whose lives unravel after losing their jobs. Their search for meaning leads them through a landscape of fraudulent gurus and empty self-help movements, culminating in a reckoning with their own moral bankruptcy.
Who directed The New Age?
The film was directed by Michael Tolkin, known for his incisive critiques of modern culture and society.
Who stars in The New Age?
The cast includes Peter Weller and Judy Davis as the troubled couple, alongside Patrick Bauchau, Adam West, and Paula Marshall in key roles.
Is The New Age (1994) worth watching?
If you enjoy dark comedies with biting social commentary, *The New Age* is a gem. Its sharp script and standout performances make it a compelling watch, even as it skewers the emptiness of materialism and hollow spirituality. It's a film that lingers long after the credits roll.
How long is The New Age?
The New Age runs for 112 minutes.
About The New Age (1994) — A satire of yuppie culture and New Age delusions
Michael Tolkin's biting satire *The New Age (1994)* dives into the superficial allure of 1990s Southern California yuppie culture, where Peter Weller and Judy Davis deliver razor-sharp performances as a married couple clinging to empty success. Freshly unemployed and emotionally adrift, they turn to hollow New Age spirituality and hollower self-help gimmicks in a desperate bid to fill the void. As their marriages and careers unravel, their journey becomes a darkly comic descent into moral decay, exposing the hollowness beneath the glossy veneer of wealth and wellness.
Set against the sun-soaked backdrop of corporate excess and spiritual charlatanism, *The New Age (1994)* blends sharp social commentary with the chaotic energy of a lifestyle obsessed with meaninglessness. Weller and Davis crackle with chemistry in roles that skewer the emptiness of materialism and the futility of chasing enlightenment through fleeting trends. It's a film where every guru is a fraud, every retreat a scam, and the only truth lies in the wreckage left behind.