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Wednesday, June 14, 2006
More on ‘Kabluey’
We’ve had a couple of requests for more info on the getting involved with this comedy that’s in production in Austin.
A good source for finding out about jobs with local film productions is the Texas Film Commission Web site.
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‘Scanner Darkly’ premiere
More details on the event on Wednesday, June 28, courtesy of Austinist.
Missy the movie
— A Missy Elliott movie? And wouldn’t it be great if it’s as inventive as her videos?
— More Reel Women news. The 48 Hour Film Project is getting ever closer. Kickoff is next Friday, June 23. The films will be screened June 27-28 at the Arbor.
Also, the group’s regular First Monday Mix will be on the second Monday in July to avoid overlap wit the Independence Day holiday weekend. The agenda-free, admission-free social gathering is 6 to 8 p.m. July 10 at Opal Divine’s at Sixth and Rio Grande.
Film shooting in Austin has big-name cast
Lisa Kudrow, Christine Taylor, Teri Garr and “Saturday Night Live’s” Chris Parnell are among the cast members in “Kabluey,” an independent comedy that’s now in production in Austin. The plot follows a man who’s working as a corporate mascot and caring for his sister-in-law and nephews while his brother is away at war. The movie is from Whitewater Films, whose first feature was 2004’s acclaimed “Mean Creek.”
One of the producers of the film is Jeff Balis, whom you may remember from the filmmaking reality show “Project Greenlight.” Balis will be the speaker at the Reel Women meeting next Wednesday, June 21, at 7 p.m. The meeting is at Austin FilmWorks, 701 Tillery St., Suite 7A, and is open to everyone.
First look: ‘Nacho Libre’
OK, it’s not “Napoleon Dynamite.” And that is inescapably a letdown. The first feature from Jared Hess was, of course, a cult phenomenon, spawning merchandise, catch phrases and a new awareness of delicious bass as a token of affection. It was a weird, goodhearted, laugh-out-loud funny film.
“Nacho Libre” is Hess’ follow-up, and it has the same sweet spirit as “Napoleon Dynamite.” It also finds the same humor in people running away in a huff. Jack Black is fun to watch as the priest-turned-luchador, and it’s a relief to see him in a role that’s a better fit after he foundered in “King Kong.” There are moments of exquisite strangeness, some involving corn.
We wouldn’t complain about “Nacho Libre” (especially just days after we saw the “Garfield” sequel). It’s entertaining enough, but you don’t feel compelled to talk about it afterward.
In case you have trust issues with us, we disclose that the audience at the preview screening laughed heartily, our date was unenchanted and a friend found the film funny, but a mess.
