{"id":744456,"date":"2025-05-22T17:26:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T17:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=744456"},"modified":"2025-05-22T17:26:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T17:26:02","slug":"the-wilde-girls-a-hysterical-heartfelt-romp-through-the-great-depression-wows-audiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/the-wilde-girls-a-hysterical-heartfelt-romp-through-the-great-depression-wows-audiences_744456.html","title":{"rendered":"\u2018The Wilde Girls\u2019: A Hysterical, Heartfelt Romp Through the Great Depression Wows Audiences"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:right; width:250px; padding:8px 10px 10px 10px;\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/05\/1747898878.jpg\" style=\"border:none !important;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29\" title=\"&lsquo;The Wilde Girls&rsquo;: A Hysterical, Heartfelt Romp Through the Great Depression Wows Audiences\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/05\/1747898878.jpg\" alt=\"&lsquo;The Wilde Girls&rsquo;: A Hysterical, Heartfelt Romp Through the Great Depression Wows Audiences\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" style=\"padding:0px 0px 10px 10px; border:0 solid !important;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"quotes\">\n<div>Above: Cali Scolari and Lydia Pearl Pentz as Mattie and Tinsley Wilde in The WIlde Girls : \u201cThe sisters remind me of Laurel and Hardy\u2026 the comedy and plot surround the dynamics between Tinsley and Mattie, wonderfully played by Lydia Pearl Pentz and Cali Scolari.\u201d \u2014 Film Threat<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-style:italic; padding:8px 0px;\">Move over, \u201cBarbie\u201d and \u201cBridesmaids\u201d \u2014 there\u2019s a new comedy duo in town, and they\u2019re lost in the woods with a bounty on their heads. The film opens on May 30, 2025, at the Laemmle NoHo 7 in North Hollywood and on June 6th at the Cinema Village in Manhattan.<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CSKd0dUOeWk\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"><\/iframe><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The WIlde Girls Trailer Link: <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CSKd0dUOeWk\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CSKd0dUOeWk<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Wilde Girls<\/strong>, the latest indie comedy from filmmaker <strong>Timothy Hines<\/strong>, is a screwball survival flick set in the Great Depression&mdash;but don&rsquo;t let the tones of an old faded photograph fool you. This film is equal parts <em>Clueless, Barbie, the Revenant and Little House on the Prairie<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;The Wilde Girls is a damn good time.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>IndieWrap<\/em> &ldquo;A humorous, fish-out-of-water adventure packed with clueless antics, screwball charm, and moments of unexpected heart.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>Jessie Hobson, Cinedump<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Two Heiresses. One Forest. Zero Clue.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/05\/b710c52bcaba35e0695bbcd0d59954bb.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Above: The Wilde Girls, Timothy Hines&#8217; new Barbie meets wilderness srvival epic comedy.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The story follows Tinsley and Mattie Wilde, spoiled New York socialites exiled to the forests of the Pacific Northwest after their wealthy family collapses amid scandal. With nowhere to turn and the world against them, the pampered sisters must survive nature, 1930s Oregon&mdash;and themselves. Things go from haute couture to hideously muddy real fast, as the sisters are forced to rely on the help of a gruff, no-nonsense mountain man, Silas (played with grizzled charm by stand-up favorite <strong>Teddy Smith<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;The setup is strong: two privileged girls with no survival skills, thrown into the harsh wilderness and expected to fend for themselves.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>Screencritix<\/em> &ldquo;A light, old-fashioned survival comedy.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>Screencritix<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Stars Align: Scolari &amp; Pentz Deliver Comedy Gold<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Stealing the spotlight is <strong>Cali Scolari<\/strong> as Mattie Wilde in her feature film debut. Yes&mdash;<em>that<\/em> Scolari. She&rsquo;s the daughter of Emmy-winning actor <strong>Peter Scolari<\/strong> (<em>Girls, Bosom Buddies<\/em>) and Broadway standout <strong>Cathy Trien<\/strong> (<em>The Sopranos, Hairspray<\/em>). With those genes, it&rsquo;s no wonder she nails the role.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;Cali Scolari, daughter of Emmy Award-winner Peter Scolari &amp; Broadway star Cathy Trien, manages to make a lasting impression.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>IndieWrap<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Her counterpart, <strong>Lydia Pearl Pentz<\/strong>, plays Tinsley Wilde with a blissful obliviousness that harks back to the slapstick greats.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/05\/9b0d215d1c6f5d5757911f1b02a4236c.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Cali Scolari and Lydia Pearl Pentz in The Wilde Girls. PENDRAGON PICTURES<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;The sisters remind me of Laurel and Hardy&hellip; the comedy and plot surround the dynamics between Tinsley and Mattie, wonderfully played by Lydia Pearl Pentz and Cali Scolari.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>Film Threat<\/em> &ldquo;Pentz&hellip; steals scenes with a mix of deadpan delivery and endearing physical comedy&hellip; she commands attention every time she&rsquo;s on screen.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>Cinedump<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Together, they&rsquo;re a comedic dream team, flailing their way through pine needles, paranoia, and personal growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;The dynamic between Tinsley and Mattie&hellip; is the heart of the film.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>Influx Magazine<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Teddy Smith Brings the Sass and the Sassafras<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Teddy Smith<\/strong>, a rising comedy star in the stand-up scene, brings rugged soul to the role of Silas, the reluctant mountain man. His performance balances the sisters&rsquo; zany chaos with gruff sincerity, grounding the story with surprising warmth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;Teddy Smith brings gruff charm as Silas&hellip; a grounded, heartfelt presence.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>Gordon Shelly, Influx Magazine<\/em> &ldquo;He grounds the chaos with a world-weary warmth that makes his eventual bond with the girls feel surprisingly genuine.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>Cinedump<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/05\/948e57be65127a2e6b4b804ff5f4f79c.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Above: Teddy Smith as Silas Colter in The Wilde Girls. PENDRAGON PICTURES<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Add in a British assassin named Button (a scene-stealing <strong>Matt Silver<\/strong>) and a few delightfully strange side characters, and you&rsquo;ve got an ensemble cast that&rsquo;s full of quirks and comedic firepower.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;The assassin character named Button&hellip; is entertaining as well.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>Influx Magazine<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A Love Letter to Old Hollywood<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Timothy Hines<\/strong>, best known for the cult steampunk epic <em>War of the Worlds: The True Story<\/em>, shifts gears here into vintage comedy mode&mdash;and the results are delightful. Against all indie odds, he delivers a polished period piece brimming with heart, humor, and an authentic retro look.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;Writer\/director Timothy Hines takes us back in time to the golden era of film, specifically the comedies.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>Film Threat<\/em> &ldquo;He combines sepia-tone filters, soft-focus close-ups&hellip; and green-screen matte paintings to convincingly evoke 1920s-era buildings and landscapes.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>Film Threat<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The visuals punch far above their weight thanks to an inventive use of filters, on-location shots, and a grainy cinematographic style that gives the whole thing a whimsical, almost storybook feel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;The cinematographer has done a fantastic job ensuring that we, the audience, are swiftly transported to the 1930s.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>IndieWrap<\/em> &ldquo;The wild environment often feels like its own character.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>Screencritix<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The soundtrack also earns high marks. Composed in part by <strong>Susan Goforth<\/strong> (also a producer), it pulses with feel-good energy and nostalgia, elevating the whole viewing experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;The score elevates the entire film, conveying feelings and emotions that cannot be expressed through the visual medium alone.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>IndieWrap<\/em> &ldquo;The soundtrack gives the movie a road trip-like rhythm that complements its wandering structure.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>Cinedump<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A Little Bit Silly, A Little Bit Sweet<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Underneath all the pratfalls and porcupine encounters, <em>The Wilde Girls<\/em> packs a surprising emotional punch. Themes of sisterhood, identity, privilege, and transformation run beneath the slapstick like a sturdy undercurrent.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;Hines infuses the story with a real sense of heart, layering themes of growth, forgiveness, and resilience beneath the surface comedy.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>Screencritix<\/em> &ldquo;The film finds emotional footing in its themes of sisterhood, personal growth, and the search for meaning beyond wealth.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>Influx Magazine<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/05\/93875ff0ec2cd6b3b4420a2300d2ab17.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Above: Timothy Hines&#8217; The Wilde Girls. PENDRAGON PICTURES<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Critics agree that while <em>The Wilde Girls<\/em> wears its humor on its muddy sleeves, it has a soul worth discovering.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;The Wilde Girls remains entertaining thanks to its spirited performances, its clever script moments, and its surprisingly emotional core.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>Screencritix<\/em> &ldquo;A movie experience that offers genuine laughs and touching moments.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>Screencritix<\/em> &ldquo;It has heart, humor, and two standout lead performances that carry it across the finish line.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>Cinedump<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Verdict?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">From fish-out-of-water laughs to surprisingly tender beats, <em>The Wilde Girls<\/em> is that rare indie gem that dares to be goofy and gorgeous at once. Whether you&rsquo;re in it for the slapstick, the snarky sister banter, or the Great Depression-era glamor, this one&rsquo;s got something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;A hidden gem that&rsquo;s well worth the trek.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>Jessie Hobson, Cinedump<\/em> &ldquo;If you have an afternoon to spare, this is a delightful and quirky way to spend it.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>Jessie Hobson, Cinedump<\/em> &ldquo;The Wilde Girls is a plucky indie comedy with plenty of heart.&rdquo; &mdash; <em>Influx Magazine<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/05\/2cfaec65f3da7375dd4b70293b6360ec.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Above: The Wilde Girls. PENDRAGON PICTURES<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So pack your fur coat, ditch your expectations, and get ready to laugh. <em>The Wilde Girls<\/em> is out now&mdash;and it&rsquo;s gloriously, hilariously unprepared for the wild.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>IN THEATERS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>The Wilde Girls<\/em> opens at <strong>Laemmle NoHo 7<\/strong> in Los Angeles on <strong>May 30<\/strong> and <strong>Cinema Village<\/strong> in New York on <strong>June 6<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bring a friend. Bring your sister. Bring bear spray.<\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/pendragonpictures.com_22591.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pendragon Pictures<\/a><br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Susan Goforth<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=the-wilde-girls-a-hysterical-heartfelt-romp-through-the-great-depression-wows-audiences\" rel=\"nofollow\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> +1 310-480-0837<br \/><strong>City:<\/strong> Los Angeles<br \/><strong>State:<\/strong> CA<br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pendragonpictures.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.pendragonpictures.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/press_stat.php?pr=the-wilde-girls-a-hysterical-heartfelt-romp-through-the-great-depression-wows-audiences\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Above: Cali Scolari and Lydia Pearl Pentz as Mattie and Tinsley Wilde in The WIlde Girls : \u201cThe sisters remind me of Laurel and Hardy\u2026 the comedy and plot surround the dynamics between Tinsley and Mattie, wonderfully played by Lydia &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/the-wilde-girls-a-hysterical-heartfelt-romp-through-the-great-depression-wows-audiences_744456.html\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[433,439,419,404],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-744456","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-Arts-Entertainment","category-Leisure-Activities","category-Media-Communications","category-US"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/744456","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=744456"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/744456\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=744456"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=744456"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=744456"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}