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The Last Big Thing (1996)

R 98 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   23 September 1998 (USA)
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From a bland tract house on the outskirts of Los Angeles, Simon Geist (with occasional help from his platonic girlfriend Darla) wages war against all of modern American popular culture... See full summary »

Director:

Dan Zukovic

Writer:

Dan Zukovic
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dan Zukovic Dan Zukovic ...
Simon Geist
Susan Heimbeinder Susan Heimbeinder ...
Darla Hames (as Susan Heimbinder)
Mark Ruffalo ...
Brent Benedict
Pamela Dickerson ...
Tedra
Andrew Falk Andrew Falk ...
Chris
Sibel Ergener Sibel Ergener ...
Magda
James Lorinz James Lorinz ...
Comic
Yul Vazquez ...
1st Interviewer
Thomas Prisco Thomas Prisco ...
2nd Interviewer
Louis Mustillo ...
Video Producer
Steven Kay Steven Kay ...
Video D.P.
Blaine Capatch Blaine Capatch ...
Band Leader
Mitch Mayer Mitch Mayer ...
Band Member
Will Huston Will Huston ...
Band Member
Yevo Yevo ...
Band Member
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Storyline

From a bland tract house on the outskirts of Los Angeles, Simon Geist (with occasional help from his platonic girlfriend Darla) wages war against all of modern American popular culture. Geist starts up a magazine called "The Next Big Thing", which he uses to confront and insult upcoming actors, comics, models and rock bands. As Geist's mysterious Underground Agenda escalates, will he become the "last big thing", or be co-opted by the very forces he is railing against? Written by Van Film Fest  

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Plot Keywords:

Model | Rock Band | Magazine | Actor | Coffee Shop  | See more »

Taglines:

The culture is going down on itself... go ahead, Scream!

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language See all certifications »
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$4,165 (USA) (27 September 1998) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$22,434 (USA) (10 January 1999)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Byronic Pose Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The tongue piercing of the reporters was a prop made from half-dome pierced earrings from the local Wal Mart. The backs were cut off and denture glue was used to stick them to the tongue. See more »

Quotes

Simon Geist: Computers are evil.
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Soundtracks

"60 Minute Zulu Man"
Written by Cole Coonce (as C. Coonce), Bones Murphy (as B. Murphy)
Performed by Braindead Sound Machine
Braindead Muzick, BMI.
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