In Spite of Ourselves

The union of Conor Leslie and Brett Dier off-screen may constitute magic, but, unlike hosts of other romantic dramas that rely on fate and unrealistic plot twists, it’s the relatable honesty of their "In Spite of Ourselves" characters that makes this buried treasure of an…

Don Shanahan

In Spite of Ourselves - directed by Josh Loeb, was a film that worked the rom-com techniques well. The story follows “a warm Portland baker named Hannah and a commitment-phobic Los Angeles comedian named Archie share an instant, undeniable chemistry during a whirlwind two…

Arkansas Cinema Society

Arkansas Filmland

rcellisu

Where to Watch: shown at the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival 2026 RAVING REVIEW: Romantic comedies tend to focus on the thrill of falling in love. IN SPITE OF OURSELVES delivers the kind of premise that might lead viewers to assume they know exactly what kind of story…

Overly Honest Reviews

completely agree with the director when he said that he loves how this is a genuine and relatable love story

jennivato

it started with a cinnamon roll my first ever film festival viewing and i loved it!  a beautiful story with a great cast who shared great chemistry!

lilcaesars

Restauranteur Josh Loeb makes his feature writing/directing debut with the rom-com-dram “In Spite of Ourselves,” which is having its Midwest Premiere at this year’s Heartland Film Festival. Loeb has made a smart and sensitive debut with two solid central performances from…

Alec Toombs

Arkansas Filmland 2026. This movie was wildly heart wrenching and wildly heartwarming every step of the way. For being his first feature, Loeb does an incredible job at capturing and containing (with a death grip, I might add) an enthralling relationship, and the highs and…

Justin Dingler

Delightful story of the romance between a Portland baker and a stand-up from Los Angeles.

Ken Patterson