• Lovable Slackers

    Oct 12, 02:30 AM by administrator

    Program 3: Lovable Slackers

    Fri. Nov. 6th, 7:00 PM

    The slacker comedy has had a resurgence in popularity with the current box office successes of filmmakers and writers such as Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen. In this program, the loveable anti-heroes are Jimmy and Stan, whose exploits are sure to keep you rolling in the aisles. WHITE ON RICE, stars a simple man who has to freeload at his sister’s house, much to the chagrin of his brother-in-law. This is preceded by ONE NIGHT STAN, who finally gets the courage to approach his dream girl at a college party, only to learn a life lesson along the way.

    White On Rice



    Director/Writer: Dave Boyle | Writer: Joel Clark | Producers: Duane Andersen, Dominic Fratto, Michael Lerman
    Narrative | 35mm | Colour | 2009 | 85 min | USA

    Jimmy (Hiroshi Watanabe, LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA) loves dinosaurs and sleeps on the top bunk. Unfortunately, Jimmy is 40 and shares that bunk with Bob (Justin Kwong), his 10-year-old nephew. Freshly divorced, Jimmy lives with his sister Aiko (Japanese Academy Award winner Nae) and her family while boldly searching for a new wife. His brother-in-law, Tak (Mio Takada, “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”) thinks he’s a disaster. And although Jimmy may lack social grace, he is convinced the best years of his life are just beginning. His plan seems like it’s all falling into place when Tak’s beautiful niece Ramona (Lynn Chen, SAVING FACE) moves in. But once Jimmy sets his sights on stealing her from his best friend Tim (James Kyson Lee, HEROES), he sees his intentions go hilariously awry.

    VANCOUVER PREMIERE | DIRECTOR IN ATTENDANCE

    Previous Screenings/Awards: San Francisco Int’l Asian American Film Festival, LA Asian Pacific Film Festival (2 Jury Awards, for Screenplay and Acting for Justin Kwong), Hawaii Int’l Film Festival, Cleveland Int’l Film Festival, Newport Int’l Film Festival

    preceded by:

    One Night Stan



    Director/Producer: Julius Sambajon Jr. | Writer: Stephanie Muyco | Producers: Josie Lanuza, Caroline Pho, A.J. Calomay
    Narrative | DigiBeta | Colour | 2009 | 15 min | USA

    Stan doesn’t like socializing, partying, or submitting himself to awkward situations that result in utter embarrassment. Stan likes playing Rockband. He also likes Emily. When he is dragged to a house party, Stan is pushed to finally talk to Emily and get her to notice him. Despite his gawky tendencies, he sudden finds himself alone with her and discovers that he just has to be himself to seal a deal…

    CANADIAN PREMIERE

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