Funny Ha Ha

press release: Andrew Bujalski in Person!

USA | 2002 | 35mm | 90 min.; Director: Andrew Bujalski; Cast: Kate Dollenmayer, Marshall Lewy, Andrew Bujalski

Marnie (Dollenmayer – a standout in a cast of unknowns) is a 23-year old temp trying to find some evenness in her rocky love life. When the guy she fancies runs off to get married, Marnie does her best to maintain her dignity during several awkward situations with the opposite sex. This low-budget jewel paints a relaxed and very funny portrait of the 21st century’s first generation of slackers. Writer, director and co-star Bujalski will answer questions following the screening.

Andrew Bujalski: A shining light among filmmakers working in low-budget independently produced features, Andrew Bujalski started a movement with the semi-improvised, character-driven style he later coined as “mumblecore” in movies like Funny Ha Ha. In his subsequent work, notably Computer Chess, he emerged as a daring narrative strategist with a distinct visual style. Our series covers the first four features of the writer, director and sometimes actor, all shown on 35mm prints. Andrew Bujalski will join us in person March 28-30 to present Funny Ha Ha and Computer Chess, as well as a special screening of Sylvester Stallone’s Paradise Alley.

Admission free for all screenings, seating limited. No admission 15 minutes after scheduled start times.