The Puffy Chair (2005)

Watched in 2013 (48 movies items)

"27.04.2013"

Least Expensive Films (40 movies items)

" Budget $15,000 "

Life creeps in

“Watching this movie, right from the start, gave me an unnatural desire to film my own short or feature film. Something about seeing the low-fi digital effect of the film and the natural, low-key acting really grounded this quirky and against-the-grain film. I’ve seen the word “mumblecore” attached to “Duplass” many times now, and I’m still not certain what that all entails, but I’ve loved all of their movies and this one is no exception. But what is exceptional about this film is the “figure-it-out-as-we-go” feel to it, because it ties in so well with what is happening on-screen—the chaos, the indifference, the awkwardness, the anger—but what is so strange and endearing is the love I could feel the filmmakers and actors had in this road movie.

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Best Films of 2006 (100 movies items)

"Like watching a documentary... but it's a narrative. Love the bittersweet ending and the improv dialog"

The Cinephile's Film Journal: 2012 (330 movies items)

"Watched: 9/21/12 1st Viewing"

Movies the giraffe watched: April 2012 (21 movies items)

"First viewing - April 5th I feel pretty much the same about this one as I did Cyrus...the script is good, the actors believable (Katie Aselton giving the best performance of all), and I was mostly satisfied with the way the film ended. However, the technical side of things was lacking (I realize that's partly due to a low budget & DIY style) & worse I had no real emotional connection with what went on. Oh there were times that I laughed, & a few moments where I strongly hoped the film would go "

342 Movie Moments That Made Me Love Cinema (342 movies items)

"The 1 person, $10 cheaper motel room dilemma. "

Amazing Underrated Obscure Bizarre Films PART 5 (50 movies items)

"One of those typical looking indy comedies at first glance that is actually unique and touching and well worth a watch. Has some fucking wonderful moments. "

Little known gems (13 movies items)

"This is the film I hope for every time I roll the dice on a little known indie film I know nothing about. Truthful, thoughtful, and somehow, against all odds, really, really good."

The chair shines

“A well written script which is hilarious at times, but lacks in the technical department. The chair is definitely the best actor on display.

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