Art House (1998)

Ray McMichael is a struggling writer/director trying to catch a buzz in Hollywood. In order to spice up his latest script Ray enlists the aid of super-pretentious Weston Craig, master of ... See full summary »

Director:

Leigh Scott

Writers:

Dan O'Donahue (screenplay), Leigh Scott (screenplay)

Stars:

Dan O'Donahue, Chris Hardwick, Rebecca McFarland

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dan O'Donahue	...	Ray McMichael
Chris Hardwick	...	Weston Craig
Rebecca McFarland	...	Molly Fitzsimmons
Amy Weber	...	Faith
Luigi Amodeo	...	Tony Bonerelli
Eva Loseth	...	Lindsey
J.P. Manoux	...	Beezer
Adam Carolla	...	Cool Guy
Cheryl Pollak	...	Shiloh
Mike Phirman	...	Joey (as Michael Phirman)
Jacinda Barrett	...	Tiffany
Michael A. Goorjian	...	Danny Farthing (as Michael Goorjian)
Jeff Denton	...	Chet
Monique Jones	...	Assistant
Brian Turk	...	Tom

Storyline

Ray McMichael is a struggling writer/director trying to catch a buzz in Hollywood. In order to spice up his latest script Ray enlists the aid of super-pretentious Weston Craig, master of the hip-cat lingo. Weston quickly proceeds to wipe away any traces of Ray's influence, creating a film filled with pop culture references and inane discussions, basically a film about nothing. Before Ray discovers the truth, the script becomes the buzz of Tinsel Town.

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Plot Keywords:

independent film

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Taglines:

Selling out has never looked so good.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and sexual content

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Negative Entropy Productions, Dominion Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Joey: Do whatever you want, strange alien beings. Take my blood, my organs, my semen, but please, please, don't make me late for work.

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Connections

References Beach House (1998)

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Soundtracks

"It All Comes Down to You"
Written and Performed by Tim Wynn and Christopher Lennertz
By Arrangement with Wynndong Music and Red Castle Music

User Reviews

indie parody of "the industry"

"Art House" was part of a series Hollywood Video did a few years ago where they gave releases to first-time filmmakers. This one is a send-up of film-making and the auteur condition (think "8 1/2" with a modern patois) with Chris Hardwick as this type of person. His performance reminded me of Richard E. Grant in "The Player" as he is very hilariously unable to compromise on anything. It also shows a lot of young guys trying to navigate their social lives (think a bit of "Swingers" and their foibles around town.) I wanted more; it seems to pick all-too obvious targets and the low production value shows. It also seems to be self-consciously hip at times. Still, there are a few belly laughs here. 6/10