Following Films Podcast: TEN TRICKS star Lea Thompson

Ten Tricks, a Fandor Exclusive, follows a glamorous madam, Grace (Lea Thompson), who has spent years being surrounded by men. When she decides she wants to start a family, she realizes the list of potential prospects is shockingly thin. Thankfully, a chance encounter with a neighbor proves there might just be magic in the air after all. The seductive satire was directed by Emmy Nominee Richard Pagano, and also stars Raymond Cruz (The Closer), Sam Hennings (The Aviator), and Damien Leake (Apocalypse Now).

Also written and produced by Pagano, the film takes a humorous look at love, sex, and everything in between. Additional producers include Robert Jay Litz, Randall Miller, with Ryan Bury, James Andrew Felts, and Stephen Silverman acting as executive producers.

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To hear my conversation with Lea about this wonderful film, press play on the embedded player below

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