Greetings again from the darkness. The first feature film from writer-director Danny Turkiewicz is an expanded version of his same-titled 2020 short film. It’s also an example of clueless buddies being passionate about a very bad idea. Mostly though, the characters here seem to share a certain unspoken loneliness that unites them.
Let’s clear the air on this one. It’s a goofy lark that never takes itself too seriously. It’s the kind of movie that opens on two buddies sitting in a bar brainstorming pun-themed businesses while sipping colorful drinks with little umbrellas in the glasses. Jonathan (Jon Rudnitsky, HOME AGAIN, 2017) and Steve (Karan Soni, Dopinder in the Deadpool movies) are film lovers with opposite personalities, although they do share a certain charming ineptitude. This worrisome pair also shares acronyms for everyday language. Examples include MTP for movie theater popcorn, and KIT for keep in touch. It’s this level of ‘brilliance’ that finds them agreeing on their next project … a specific cinematic heist.
A late-night screening of PULP FICTION leads to the knowledge that what they watched was directly from the personal 35mm reels from the director’s own collection. So, what do they decide? To steal the reels, of course (this film’s title is likely a giveaway). Soon their gang for this heist has grown to four, including their wonderfully deadpan friend Elizabeth (Cazzie David, filmmaker of I LOVE YOU FOREVER, and daughter of Larry David), and their personal therapist Dr. Mendelbaum (Jason Alexander taking on the name of an infamous “Seinfeld” character).
Despite the lack of any real plan – and a failed “Practice Heist” – the foursome proceeds with the idea. There is a definite retro look and feel to the film, including numerous Tarantino nods, and movie posters for Turkiewicz’s previous short films pop up in the background periodically. The loneliness aspect mentioned above comes around for all four of our main characters … with a little help from one of Mendelbaum’s other patients (Victoria Secret model Taylor Hill) and the Pillisdorf Social Club. A special shoutout to Seager Tennis who goes fully unhinged playing Tarantino. Silly, odd, and unconventional all describe this film, and at 84 minutes, it may best be described as harmless fun … for those days when you want to avoid deep thought.
Opening in select theaters and on digital beginning June 27, 2025
Posted by David Ferguson 
Greetings again from the darkness. So, may we interest you in a Valentine’s Day movie about an abusive relationship doomed to failure? What if I told you that it’s meant to be funny, but it’s actually quite depressing and dark? Cazzie David (Larry David’s daughter) and Elisa Kalani are co-writers and co-directors on this film rumored to be ‘inspired’ by Ms. David’s relationship with a certain former SNL comedian (the one known for dating a steady stream of beautiful women).
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