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Great art comes from great pain. more
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A lazy painter learns that great art comes from pain as his life is ruined by a ninja. full summary | full synopsis
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19 August 2008
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Cast
| Lloyd Kaufman | ... | George Romano | |
| John Turk | ... | McKracken | |
| Lauren Bishop | ... | Sharon | |
| Mike McNamara | ... | Swank McShiny | |
| Leena Kurishingal | ... | Stacey | |
| John LaFlamboy | ... | Marcus | |
| Joyce Porter | ... | Mary | |
| Wesley Chu | ... | Lead ninja | |
| Chad Wheeler | ... | Shopkeep | |
| Meiko Taylor | ... | Cindy McSweeny | |
| Patrick Higgs | ... | Brother Francis | |
| Danielle Brothers | ... | Martha Russell | |
| Jake Hames | ... | Charlie | |
| Kiel Frieden | ... | Shoved theater patron | |
| Anders Erickson | ... | Jack | |
| Marshall Bean | ... | Peppito | |
| Arvin Jalandoon | ... | Nobu | |
| Greg Brookens | ... | Nick | |
| Vicky Strei | ... | School Marm | |
| Dale Chapman | ... | Nick's father | |
| Mindy Youroukos | ... | Betty the Bartender | |
| Elliott Fredland | ... | Rex |
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The movie theater where The Art of Pain was shot at is the historic Landmark at the Century Mall. The director, Matt Brookens, wrote the screenplay while working there as an usher. "I always wanted to see what would happen if somebody were to fall off that ledge in the middle of the mall," states Brookens. "I finally got to throw someone off in the film!"
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It is obvious some folks do not understand campy and fun - not sure why some critics have been so harsh - delightful is deserved - maybe silly would be accurate. But overall a fun experience - keep up the work folks - I for one enjoyed watching a new genre being born. While not all actors were as accomplished as you would hope for the overall cast was more than adequate and I am guessing that the budget of the production did not allow for extensive casting or re-shooting. When you are watching the film you have to sit back and take in the concept and enjoy the idea that is being presented. With most movies - even the big budget extravaganzas you can find holes or weaknesses if you look at it hard enough but it is a movie - sit back relax and be entertained - and I found this movie entertaining.