Potpourri (2011)

A group of students at a liberal arts college in Minneapolis is faced with expulsion if their final papers in philosophy class are not satisfactory. As a result, the inept group of friends ... See full summary »

Director:

Elliot Diviney

Writer:

Elliot Diviney

Stars:

Ryan Kiser, Mike Borka, Shannon McDonough

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ryan Kiser	...	Noah Wells
Mike Borka	...	Hayden
Shannon McDonough	...	Marnie Reese
Punnavith Koy	...	Perry Chang
Brent Stariha	...	William Paher
Jenelle Kidd	...	Emma Huntington
Tony D. Czech	...	Richard Randolph
Brandon Van Vliet	...	Frankie
Matthew Feeney	...	Professor Winkle
Gary David Keast	...	Special Agent Walter Killgore
Sarah French	...	Courtney (as Scarlet Salem)
Jessica Cameron	...	Princess Areola
Douglas Sidney	...	Officer Patrick O'Donnell
Moe Wazwaz	...	General Roughshod
Kareem Wazwaz	...	Wes

Storyline

A group of students at a liberal arts college in Minneapolis is faced with expulsion if their final papers in philosophy class are not satisfactory. As a result, the inept group of friends decides to experiment with a series of illicit drugs, in an effort to expand their cognitive horizons and help them better understand some of the mind-bending concepts of the course. Each is taken on a different adventure as the students begin to realize how severely they've underestimated the effects of the drugs.

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Plot Keywords:

drug | college | dream | hallucination | singing | 

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Taglines:

Hold on Tight!

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy | Horror | Music | Musical | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

At the end of the credits, the director's next film American Rescue Squad (2015) is referenced.

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Connections

Followed by American Rescue Squad (2015)

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Soundtracks

Obey / Inhale
Performed by Braden Palmer (as Detuned Kytes)

User Reviews

A Weird Mix of Genres, And Quite Clever

A group of students at Twin Cities Technical College is faced with expulsion if their final papers in philosophy class are not satisfactory. As a result, the inept group of friends decides to experiment with a series of illicit drugs, in an effort to expand their cognitive horizons and help them better understand some of the mind-bending concepts of the course.

I went into this seeing it as a low budget film with no buzz, and the only name I recognized being attached to it was Sarah French, Minnesota model and actress, as well as horror convention staple. The next time I see her at a show, I will have to say hello.

My suspicions seemed to be confirmed when I heard the song over the credits, which is very reminiscent of the music when the dead rise in "Return of the Living Dead". Cheesy, derivative music does not often bode well for a film.

I should say that things turned around quickly. Yes, the acting is cheesy and the film quality is a bit poor. But it is a work of genius in disguise, with some fantastic writing. I loved the "Back to the Future" question and the use of the notorious Wilhelm Nonsense theory of time travel.

By the time Duke Surgebottom arrived I was impressed, and then completely won over by the singing book. That song was wonderful, and as a former philosophy major it really hit home.

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 October 2011 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Diviney Pictures, Restraining Hollywood

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 / (high definition)