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Jordan Firstman's debut film “Club Kid” draws buzz

First reported Nov 6, 12:33 PM ET · Latest Nov 7, 6:00 PM ET · Explainer updated Nov 7, 6:01 PM ET

Why it was in the Evening Brief: Reported by one newsroom so far, less than an hour old when it aired, picked for the Culture desk.

Where things stand

Jordan Firstman's first feature, the comedy‑drama “Club Kid,” is gaining attention, with Variety highlighting Kirby Howell‑Baptiste’s turn as a drug‑fueled party girl and The Hollywood Reporter noting the film’s recent New York Film Festival screening.

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Facts

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Timeline

What changed: Variety reports that Howell‑Baptiste’s character repeatedly says the line “Should we do a bump?” throughout the film’s first half, describing her performance as a “complete tornado.”

Every report, newest first

  1. ‘Club Kid’ Scene-Stealer Kirby Howell-Baptiste on Playing a Drugged-Up Party Girl Who Turns Jordan Firstman’s World Upside Down: She’s ‘A Complete Tornado’ — Variety

    “Should we do a bump?” It’s a line said, in various forms, numerous times across the first half of “Club Kid,” Jordan Firstman’s hedonistic and heartfelt coming-of-age comedy drama about a hard-partying New York club promoter suddenly forced to grapple with…

  2. Jordan Firstman (Sort Of) Grows Up With Debut Feature Film ‘Club Kid’ — The Hollywood Reporter

    As the Instagram star-turned-auteur brought his Cannes breakout home to the New York Film Festival, he talked about adding a queer entry to the comedy canon, and how he’s more patient than he thought.

Questions

  • The reports do not reveal how critics or audiences have responded, what distribution deals may be in place, or whether the film will receive awards consideration. Open

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More: background

“Club Kid” follows a hard‑partying New York club promoter who is forced to confront adult responsibilities. The movie marks Instagram star Jordan Firstman’s transition to feature‑length directing after a Cannes breakout, and it has been shown at the New York Film Festival.

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