PRESS
Interview with Director Jared Barel with Film Threat - podcast here, video on youtube here. - Film Threat
Interview with Joe Hurley!
“Joe Hurley is now being live-streamed on Amazon Prime Video and indeed on several other video on demand (VOD) platforms… the Rogue’s March front man appears in “The Incoherents,” a love letter to early 1990s rock n’ roll.” - Irish Echo
Interview with Amy Carlson!
“‘Being familiar with the band dynamics—the mopey singer fights with the guitarist (laughs)— it was very honest band dynamics to me,’ [Amy Carlson] says about the movie's story. “I was definitely drawn to that: 'You guys [the filmmakers] are definitely telling a story that is truthful and authentic.'” - Forbes
“The film is full of some rich, great small parts. Vincent Lamberti as their old school new manager; Annette O’Toole as the seen-it-all rehearsal space owner; Margaret Ann Florence as a younger music blogger; Robert G. McKay as Bruce’s work happy boss; and Amy Carlson as a veteran booking agent…” - Houston Press
IT’S JUST MOVIES
“The writing is brutally honest, funny at points and manages to skip the over-the-top clichés while focusing more on real life hurdles that band members would surely encounter in this situation.” - It’s Just Movies
ENTRTNMNT
Interview with Jeff Auer!
“To better understand the concept and process behind its origin, one must get into the background of Auer, who is an actor and voice over artist by trade and especially since he has written, co-produced and starred in this feature film.” - Entrtnmnt
RICH GIRL TV
“Generation X will find Jared Barel’s The Incoherents a walk down 90’s indie-rock memory lane with this comeback of age story about a group of 40-something guys who decide to reunite their band.” - Rich Girl TV
“Auer’s dialogue is a highlight of The Incoherents. The script weaves between comedy and drama seamlessly. One liners are followed by serious conversation. It is never easy to traverse comedy and drama, but Auer’s movie does it.” - AIPT
DEEPER DIGS
Interview with Director Jared Barel and actor and Producer Alex Emanuel!
“…for the first time the film in question is a fictional narrative dramedy called, The Incoherents and it is directed by Jared Barel and stars Alex Emanuel, who also wrote most of the music. Jared and Alex break down the film and we try our best not to spoil too much, but do consider this a warning!!” - Deeper Digs
FROM & INSPIRED BY
Interview with actor and producer Alex Emanuel!
“…the film explores friendships, marriage, and life in general through the eyes of these guys, just trying to play the songs they love.” - From & Inspired By
FILM DAILY
In depth interview with Director Jared Barel!
“We all refer to The Incoherents as the ‘little film that could’, and that lends itself to an extra level of pride in watching it climb the charts on iTunes…” - Film Daily
FFANZEEN
“What is nice is that so many of the people involved in this film are also related to the music business in one form or another, including cameos by the two relatively big acting names: Annette O’Toole won an Oscar as songwriter (for A Mighty Wind), and Amy Carlson, who is recently known from Blue Bloods, has her own music label (Frenchkiss Records) and has been in a grunge band or two.” - Ffanzeen
WYLIE WRITES
“The Incoherents is genuinely funny. There is a warmth to this film that surprised me; given the premise one might expect it to rely on the audience’s aged hipster music knowledge – but it doesn’t. This is a movie that isn’t afraid to make fun of itself. It mocks middle-aged masculinity, while at the same time laughing at the very idea of rock as an exclusive club of cool.” - Wylie Writes
Exclusive Clip!
Shock Ya! has an exclusive clip from The Incoherents you won’t find anywhere else! Click the link to watch! - Shock Ya!
In the spotlight: Actor Jeff Auer
“I definitely took certain parts of my past to help tell the story. Just like the main character, I was a paralegal in real life. I’m also married, with a couple of kids, but a lot of him was made up. What I brought to him on set, there are obviously parts of you that seep into the character, but in terms of his history were quite different.” - Occhimag
"…as the movie plays out, you can see how this guy who left it all behind to marry, have kids and become a family man, may deep inside tell a story of a good number of people. What he does may inspire a number of musicians, but more so those of us who had left a few dreams behind may get inspired by the film." - Aced Magazine
VIDDYWELL
"The original songs and the soundtrack selections give the film its sense of pulse and reinforce the film’s palpable desire to create a love letter to the 80's/early 90's rock ‘n roll scene in America. It successfully captures an early-90s indie feel, which is frequently charming due to the performers and Auer’s often witty dialogue." - Viddywell
NEW JERSEY STAGE MAGAZINE
Interview with Richard Barone!
"We all know it ain’t easy to have a successful band, no matter how easy it looks from the audience. The odds of making it are slim at best. And the odds of coming back after years of dormancy are even slimmer. Why go through the struggle? The answer of course is: the love of the music. Ultimately, that’s the message of the (THE INCOHERENTS). You can feel their struggles and conflicts, and you want them to succeed. The fact that this is all done with so much humor and great songs is icing on the cake!” - PDF of the full magazine here: NJ Stage Magazine or read online here: NewJerseyStage.com
DARK OF THE MATINEE
"Movies about rock n' roll often revel in the glamor of it all. Sex and drugs, the inevitable rise to fame, and then the fall from graces are often the key elements. It is refreshing that THE INCOHERENTS avoids all that. This is not a film about the allure of rock n' roll but rather about the joy of playing music!" - Dark of the Matinee
“Bolstered by an infectiously joyous spirit and admirable energy. Those with fond memories of 1990’s bands like Soundgarden and Pixies will especially respond to the nostalgic vibes. Barel studies the paradigm shift, how millennials replaced those live music acts, making them a subgenre of a niche market." - Film Threat
“The Incoherents is directed by illustrator / designer / filmmaker Jared Barel, co-founder of Loaded Barrel Studios, making his feature directorial debut. The film stars & is written by Jeff Auer, who plays a bored, 40-something paralegal who hasn’t let go of his dream of rock stardom.” - First Showing
FROM AND INSPIRED BY
Interview with Alex Emanuel!
“THE INCOHERENTS is a blast and a half (and) has a collection of tunes that perfectly capture the era… the film explores friendships, marriage, and life in general through the eyes of these guys, just trying to play the songs they love.” - From And Inspired By
THE SAVVY SCREENER
“An enjoyable ride powered by the band’s grunge rock sound" - The Savvy Screener
KICKING THE SEAT
“THE INCOHERENTS songs perfectly capture the kind of early 90’s proto-pop punk zeal.” - Kicking The Seat
“I’ve got a trailer for a fun-looking indie film for you to check out today titled The Incoherents. This is a rock ‘n roll comedy about a group of middle-aged men who get together to form a band.” - Geek Tyrant
“The all new Rock and Roll dramatic comedy movie from Gravitas Ventures THE INCOHERENTS is releasing on DVD and VOD later this month on Tuesday, April 28.” - The Fan Carpet
BEHIND THE RABBIT PRODUCTIONS
"THE INCOHERENTS captures the feeling of being pulled in different directions incredibly well.. Anyone who has ever dealt with adversity while following a dream will likely have trouble resisting this film’s strong emotional hooks. You’ll have a great time with THE INCOHERENTS!" - Behind the Rabbit Productions
Interview with Jared Barel and Jeff Auer!
“First on the show we hear from director Jared Barel and writer/composer Jeff Auer whose new movie will be available on-demand April 28th.” - Somewhere in Vegas
“When the owner of a music studio spouts out one of the best lines of the year from a film, you know you are in a good place – and so it is with the musical comedy drama THE INCOHERENTS.” - Film and TV Now
BANDS ABOUT MOVIES
"A gold record-standard for accuracy in the lives of the men and women who suffer for their art!… So that tells you The Incoherents is worth hitting the big red streaming button. And it tells y…So that tells you The Incoherents is worth hitting the big red streaming button. And it tells you I really dig this film…” - B and S About Movies
“The Incoherents will get you to follow your dreams with its strong cast, fantastic music, and plenty of heart. Watch it.” - Watch or Pass
Interview with Kevin March!
“Guided By Voices’ Kevin March On The New Film “The Incoherents,” Weezer, School Of Rock & More” - The Hype Magazine
“Amy Carlson, best known to soap fans as ANOTHER WORLD’s Josie and prime-time viewers as BLUE BLOODS’s Linda, is starring in a new film, The Incoherents…” - Soap Opera Digest
Exclusive Trailer Drop!
“ComingSoon.net has an exclusive trailer for Jared Barel’s The Incoherents. The Rock N’ Roll comedy will release on VOD platforms in North America on April 28 by Gravitas Ventures. You can check out the trailer below!” - ComingSoon.net
Exclusive Acquisition Announcement!
“Gravitas Ventures has acquired the rock’n’roll comedy “The Incoherents” for an April release on iTunes and all major VOD platforms in North America.” - Variety
NO REST FOR THE WEEKEND
Interview with Alex Emanuel!
SOHO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Interview with Director and Producer Jared Barel, Writer, Producer, and Star, Jeff Auer, and Producer and Star, Alex Emanuel, at the opening night of the 10th Annual SOHO International Film Festival in NYC.
NEW JERSEY STAGE.COM
“This light-hearted comedy is 103 minutes long and an anecdote for the melancholy of our sometimes insipid adulthoods. ‘Why must we set aside those things that are such an integral part of who we are? It posits the notion that maybe, just maybe, we can be grown ups and still be dreamers,’ asked Director Jared Barel…” - New Jersey Stage
MITZIE MEE
New York Premiere announcement!
“The INCOHERENTS” Manhattan Premiere at The SOHO International Film Festival - Mitzie Mee