Harry here, and this time the report is on a film called THE CORN DOG MAN and the review is probably best described as conservatively positive. So let's see what else we hear about the flick...
Hey there. I braved the harsh arctic climate of Utah to drive from my home in Salt Lake to Park City, and managed to get into a late showing of Andrew Shea's "The Corn Dog Man." I was hoping to be able to come up with an entertaining and humorous story to share with everyone and thus make my mark in the world of AICN, but I'm tired so I'll just tell you about the movie.
The whole experience started on a high note as the lovely ladies of Hot Dog On a Stick passed out complimentary cups of lemonade, with a promise of corn dogs after the screening.
Preceding the film was a short called "Stubble Trouble." This was pretty interesting, as the stars of the show were two feet with facial features glued on like a Mr. Potatohead. All the dialogue was rhymed. I wasn't exactly thrilled, but the crowd reaction was decent.
On to the main event. I don't feel like going into the plot right now, but you can find a detailed description on the Sundance website. This movie was extremely well done, with cool cinematography, great acting, and a really effective soundtrack. What started as an apparently whimsical comedy about crank calls gradually evolves into a disturbing and stunning story about racism. When the movie ends you feel icky and want to take a shower, so I can't see mainstream audiences really digging this.
The whole movie reminded me of one of the better episode of The Twilight Zone, but no one else I talked to agreed with me (perhaps they've never seen The Twilight Zone)
As good as the movie was, however, it couldn't make up for the fact that Andrew Shea failed to live up to his promise of corn dogs. Aparently they couldn't get the oil hot enough to cook 'em. Life sucks.
-Costanza
