‘Basic’ Review: Ashley Park Obsesses Over Leighton Meester In Chelsea Devantez’s Hilariously Relatable Social Media Comedy — SXSW

In the age of social media obsessions and waning monogamy, Basic is a ridiculously relatable laugh riot. Written and directed ...

How Leighton Meester, Adam Brody’s Date Nights Led Her to Star in Social-Stalking Comedy ‘Basic’

Ashley Park also stars in Chelsea Devantez's feature that debuted at SXSW and counts Marc Platt as a producer.

‘Basic’ Director Chelsea Devantez Unpacks Portraying Social Media “Without Having A Split Screen” – SXSW Studio

Chelsea Devantez talks portraying social media differently in her new film 'Basic,' which premiered at SXSW Film Festival 2026.

‘Basic’ SXSW Review: Ashley Park and Leighton Meester Bond Over Toxic Relationship Anxieties in a Charming Rom-Com

In a 'Basic,' a comedy full of heartfelt hijinks, a jealous woman (Ashley Park) spirals over her boyfriend’s perfect ex-girlfriend (Leighton Meester).