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In honour of his 72nd birthday we are sharing the one and only Danny Devito recently made and critically acclaimed short film 'Curmudgeons.'  Directed by and starring Danny DeVito, the short also stars David Margulies, Lucy DeVito, Sarah Nina Hayon and Kett Turton.

A pair of senior citizens have a relationship that shocks both their families in this potty-mouthed, but endearing, comedy.

"Life happens. And it sweeps you up, and then you die. That's it. Stupid really..." Need a good laugh? Watch this short. Curmudgeons is a comedic short film directed by Danny DeVito, starring Danny DeVito and his longtime friend David Margulies as two old "curmudgeons" who meet up again at an assisted living home. The cast includes Danny DeVito's daughter Lucy DeVito, as well as Sarah Nina Hayon and Kett Turton. It's a wonderful mix of hilariously crude humor and life lessons being imparted to youngsters, with a sweet side to it that comes out in just the right way. I'm really impressed by this - it's the kind of film you should watch if you're feeling sad and need a reminder of what happiness is. Take a few minutes and watch. Description from Vimeo: "A pair of senior citizens have a relationship that shocks both their families in this potty-mouthed,...

Stars: Danny DeVito, David Margulies, Lucy DeVito, Sarah Hayon, Kett Turton | Written by Joshua Conkel | Directed by Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito. The late David Margulies. A senior citizen home. Love. Curmudgeons.

Need I say more? Written by first time writer Joshua Conkel, the short stars DeVito and Margulies as Jackie and Ralphie, respectively, as two aging seniors in a nursing home who happen to fall in love with each other. Also starring DeVito’s daughter Lucy as Ralphie’s granddaughter fresh off a break up, Kett Turton as Jackie’s grandson, and Sarah Hayon as Ralphie’s feisty nurse.

As part of the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival’s New York Now shorts, Curmudgeons offers a warm goodbye to DeVito’s best friend Margulies, who knew each other for years and was a family friend after acting not only with [Danny] DeVito but also Lucy. In fact, Margulies began his friendship with DeVito while working on a play,...

Four up-and-coming talents in the New York City playwriting world are under the spotlight Aug. 24 and 25 over at Primary Stages Einhorn School of Performing Arts (Espa). The Duke on 42nd Street, the Off-Broadway company’s main stage, will play host to the 2015 Espa Drills Reading Series, featuring the work of playwrights Lawrence Dial, Emily Daly, Karina Richardson, and Blake Hackler. Drills is one of many programs central to the school’s mission to nurture, support, and honor emerging NYC-based writers, directors, and actors. Now in its sixth year, the series provides professionally staged readings of four new plays workshopped and cast by Espa staff and performed before an audience of other industry pros. Check out the four exciting new works below! Admission to every reading is free; RSVP by visiting Primary Stages’ website. “DannyKrisDonnaVeronica” by Lawrence DialDirected by Shelley ButlerAssistant Director, Alex KeeganFeaturing Sarah Nina Hayon, Rebecca Henderson, Alfredo Narciso,...

The Company Members of Labyrinth Theater Company, the award-winning, downtown ensemble, have announced today casting for its upcoming Newyorknewyork Festival Marathon Weekend, which will feature forty-eight hours of free, round-the-clock readings of plays centered around New York themes - iconic playwrights, vibrant cultures, urban ideals, and more.Over 180 actors will participate in the marathon weekend of free play readings including Max Casella, Sarita Chowdhury, Liza Colon-Zayas, Kieran Culkin, Tony Danza, John Doman, Tate Donovan, Halley Feiffer, Michael Kelly, Elizabeth Kemp, Josh Hamilton, Sarah Nina Hayon, Florencia Lozano, Julia Murney, Tony Plana, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Julia Stiles, Marlo Thomas, and Yul Vazquez. The marathon will feature classic works by over twenty esteemed New York playwrights, including Maria Irene Fornes, Lorraine Hansberry, David Henry Hwang, Kenneth Lonnergan, Arthur Miller, Clifford Odets, Miguel Pinero, and more.