A Hollywood filmmaker (Mike Jittlov) makes a short for an evil film studio. Unbeknownest to him, the producer has placed a bet of $25,000 that he won't come up with anything with a use...
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A Hollywood filmmaker (Mike Jittlov) makes a short for an evil film studio. Unbeknownest to him, the producer has placed a bet of $25,000 that he won't come up with anything with a use. Luckily, our film creator gets the help of his friends.
Written by Magnus Y Alvestad <magnus@johanna2.hsr.no>
Many subliminal messages, in which Mr. Jittlov pays homage to the "Creative Spirit".
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Goofs
Incorrectly regarded as goofs:
In a shot of the studios from the air, the name is misspelled across the roof of one of the buildings ("Hollywod Studios" instead of "Hollywood Studios"). However, this misspelling is repeated in signs within the studio itself (ex. "Hollywod's Greatest Defects"), showing this not to be an error in the movie, but an intentional mistake to further demonstrate the incompetence of the studio.
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Quotes
[Mike tries to join the Camera Union:]
Camera Union Clerk:
No sir, the studio hires the next man on the roster. Mike:
Well, how do I get on the roster? Camera Union Clerk:
You have to be in the union. Mike:
Well, how do I get *in* the union? Camera Union Clerk:
When you're on the roster. Mike:
You mean I can't join unless I'm already a member? Camera Union Clerk:
That's correct. Then you need thirty consecutive days camera operation, a complete physical exam, the producer sends a letter, and *you* pay your fees. Mike:
Well, fine, I've done ten years of camera work! Camera Union Clerk:
Then you've worked in violation of seniority! You'll have to start allll over, as a film loader.
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Crazy Credits
The copyright notice explains that the movie is protected by the laws of
the United States and other countries, and that unauthorized distribution,
copying, etc would be unlawful.
It then states:
"And violators may be forced to see this movie day and night unto
perpetuity."
Then that:
"The same above penalty shall apply to any transgressions against the
creators of this movie."
Finally:
"And, have a nice day."
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