The goal of Cubby was to make a quirky, personal film. With a subtitle like "Based on a Fiction," we can tell immediately that this film is a fabrication.
In the first scene of the new cringe-inducing comedy/drama Cubby, Peggy (Patricia Richardson), drives her son Mark (Mark Blane), to New York City so that he can leave home and start living on his own. In the first scenes, the two argue and joke around in a way that makes you want to hang out with them.
Mark is gay and has difficulty in social situations. He moves into a shared apartment with younger people who keep eating meals without him. Mark's only comfort comes from his new job as a babysitter for 6-year-old Milo (Joseph Seuffert). Somehow, Mark's childlike logic and Milo's artistic and sophisticated mind work well together. They become close in a way that is both sweet and surprising.
Mark soon falls in love with the kind-hearted Russell (Rodney Richardson), whom he meets in a community garden in the city. Despite his happiness, he struggles to pay his share of the rent every month, and sometimes he doesn't know if he should take his medicine or not. When life, situations, or conflicts get too much for Mark, Leather-Man (Christian Patrick) shows up in his dreams to calm and comfort him.
Cubby is a friendly, light-hearted film that provides an interesting and surreal glimpse into a unique person's life.
What film collection would this film be suitable for?
Cubby is a drama film. Despite the differences between all the characters, they have characteristics of themselves with which one can identify. It's a funny story with a lot of heart. The spectator feels genuine emotions even when the characters are in dreamy, weird, or spectacular settings.
What public library shelves would this title be on?
Cubby would be on the comedy and or drama shelves of a public library. It also belongs on rom-com and comedy library shelves, as well as those dealing with LGBTQ+ topics.