Scott Hanks Movies
- 2007
- PG13
A twentysomething misfit dedicates his life to giving the drummer some, even when the drums are only imaginary, in this comedy written and directed by comic Ari Gold. Power (Gold) grew up in a small mining town in New Mexico, where his father (Michael McKean) always imagined his son would one day join him in digging copper from the earth. But Power has a dream of playing the drums, and since he doesn't have a drum kit, he's become a master of "air drums," flailing his arms in the manner of Neil Peart or Keith Moon against a huge but nonexistent set of traps. Power's desire to become the world's greatest air drummer doesn't earn him much respect at home, so he travels to Mexico, where he learns of an air-drumming competition in Newark, NJ. Power hits the road for the garden state and meets Carlos (Steven Williams), a master air drummer who becomes his guide in the art of not really playing. Power also gets some much-needed encouragement from Annie (Shoshannah Stern), a sweet born-again girl living upstairs from him. But when Power learns that his father back home is leading a strike to save jobs for the employees at the local copper mine, winning the title becomes a matter of defending the honor of his family and his hometown, and he dedicates himself to defeating arrogant country music star Dallas Houston (Adrien Grenier), who is favored to win. Adventures of Power also stars Jane Lynch, Travis Johns, and Jimmy Jean-Louis. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ari Gold, Michael McKean, (more)
Shot on a shoestring budget and featuring a variety of surprising celebrity cameos, actor/writer/director Ryan Williams' incisive showbiz comedy tells the tale of a small town casting director torn between chasing his dream and living his life. Curtis Clemens (Clint Palmer) was on the verge of realizing his biggest accomplishment when he hit rock bottom at the Sundance Film Festival. Now the only person capable of pulling Curtis back from the brink is his old college pal Kevin Prouse (Ryan Williams). Unfortunately for Curtis, Ryan is a failed acting coach and raging alcoholic currently locked in throes of a bitter divorce. Abby Singer features appearances by such notable film figures as Jake Gyllenhaal and Stockard Channing. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Clint Palmer, Ryan Williams, (more)
Crestfallen after being dumped by his longtime girlfriend Mallory, Charlie schemes to win his ex back by making it appear as if her new boyfriend Curtis is being unfaithful. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Steven Roy, Josie Maran, (more)
