Big Fan

[Mr. Science]

Review of the upcoming 'Big Fan'

Sounds  great!

for those who do not know already:
"In his debut as writer-director, Robert D. Siegel (screenwriter for The Wrestler) takes on the curious subculture of sports talk radio. It’s a phenomenon ripe for parody – cogent sporting analysis frequently gives way grown men publically airing crackpot theories, engaging in unabashed idolatry, and striking up petty rivalries with one another – and with Big Fan Siegel deftly teases out the humor in the goofy grandstanding of the regular callers. The film’s titular fan is Paul, a slouchy, mostly-unhappy parking garage attendant and devotee of the New York Giants who gets through his boring work nights by scribbling down diatribes to unleash on the airwaves after hours. He lives for the Sunday games, but, unable to afford tickets, Paul and his best friend Sal (played by a droll Kevin Corrigan) spend game days tailgating with a portable television just outside of the Giants’ stadium."


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[yesno]

Holy balls.  I had read about this when I saw the Wrestler a few months ago but I didn't know Ratalouie was starring.

[Come on, Jason]

According to Corrigan's Law, this will be a good movie.

[Chad from Oregon]

When does this open? (Rather than pull a "Spike", I already checked IMDB, but couldn't find a date beyond just this year.)

I certainly hope that I never say "pull a Spike" again.

[yesno]

Holy balls.  I had read about this when I saw the Wrestler a few months ago but I didn't know Ratalouie was starring.

I was just told that I did in fact know this months ago, and in fact was talking about it.

[Mr. Science]

"Big Fan will be released by First Independent Pictures sometime this summer or fall."



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[LaunchCode]

just so i know...what is the release date for "ratalouie 2" please?

[Steve in North Hollywood]

just so i know...what is the release date for "ratalouie 2" please?

No exact date, but I'm pretty sure it's coming out sometime around Smarch 2002.

[iAmBaronVonTito]

Holy balls.  I had read about this when I saw the Wrestler a few months ago but I didn't know Ratalouie was starring.

I was just told that I did in fact know this months ago, and in fact was talking about it.

reading this thread, i had a deja vu trip.  it may not have been you, but someone on the board brought this movie to my attention some months ago. 

[sushi cowboy]

Can't wait to check this one out. My initial understanding was that it was supposed to be more dark and less comedic. Or is a mixture of both?

[Pastor Josh]

I just added this to my Netflix queue, and I have been informed that the movies most like it include Mr. 3000, Dodgeball, Nacho Libre, and The Longest Yard, among others.  I have to assume that there is something deeply wrong with Netflix.

[iAmBaronVonTito]

sometimes netflix acts like pandora, pastor josh.  not to worry. 

[samir]

Poster, you guys.

[Martin]

Nice.

[Kid Pain]

Just bought my ticket for Monday's screening in Brooklyn!