10 Quirky Comedies: ‘Frances Ha’

“Frances Ha!” (2013) – Frances (Greta Gerwig) is a genuine soul. This 20-something New York City bohemian simply loves what she loves, and her roommate Sophie (Mickey Sumner) and dancing are the objects of her affection.  They have been best friends since college, and they share all their secrets, commiserate about bad sex with old boyfriends, play backgammon, and play-fight.  Play-fight?  Apparently, play-fighting is really “fun”, and the occasional fake tussle is part of their routine. What are best friends for? When Frances isn’t plotting – with Sophie – to take…