L.A. Twister (2004)

User Rating:

5.8/10   

Director:

Sven Pape

Writer:

Geoffrey Saville-Read (writer)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

We know people, who know people... who know people.

Plot:

The satirical journey of two guys in Los Angeles making their film as they go through the twisted world that is: Hollywood.

Plot Keywords:

Independent Film

Awards:

3 wins

Cast

Zack Ward	...	Lenny
Tony Daly	...	Ethan
Jennifer Aspen	...	Mindy
Susan Blakely	...	Vivian
Sarah Thompson	...	Cindy
Manouschka Guerrier	...	Terry
Wendy Worthington	...	Marilyn
Amy Hathaway	...	Lynn
Lenny Citrano	...	Jimmy
Nigel Thatch	...	Leroy
Kathleen McClellan	...	Bambi
Colleen Camp	...	Judith
Ray Proscia	...	Editor
Denice Duff	...	Francesca
Lorin Eric Salm	...	The Mime

Runtime:

USA:92 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

L.A. Twister LLC

Trivia:

Sven Pape created a play based on the film and performed it in Los Angeles, prior to the premiere of the film. The play is a prequel to the film focusing on Lenny's initial arrival in L.A.. The entire play, auditions, rehearsals, performance were webcast live on the internet to demonstrate the process of acting. Thousands of internet users interacted with the actors, asked questions and took part in the shaping of the play.

Quotes:

[on meeting a movie producer's wife]
Lenny: You know that old saying, "Whose cock do you have to suck to get your cock sucked?" This is the cock.
Ethan: Actually, it's his wife.

Movie Connections:

References K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)

Mini Magnolia

The critics are ALL WRONG!!! 2 out of 5 stars is the biggest understatement since the criticisms on Fight Club. This movie contains all the necessary elements; laughter, drama, suspense. IMDb has a more accurate picture with its current 7.8 out of 10 stars.

Sven mentions Magnolia being a masterpiece, this movie is in the same category on a smaller scale. It is one not to be missed nor forgotten (given its unique plot). Take it from someone who lives in L.A.

There are twists of a roller coaster, the audience being pushed every which way possible. The actors for the main characters seem "unfit" for the role at first, however, later you see how there could not be two more fitting actors for the roles. The story is pure genius by making you feel at one with the struggles emphasized throughout the film. Sven Pape's future films will peak a curiosity from me just based on his name alone, which will always bring me back to this film.