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On the Corner of Ego and Desire

  • 2019
  • 1h 15m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
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On the Corner of Ego and Desire (2019)
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Three hapless independent filmmakers make the trek to the Sundance Film Festival and go through absolute hell in search for the elusive producer that is supposedly going to buy their indepen... Read allThree hapless independent filmmakers make the trek to the Sundance Film Festival and go through absolute hell in search for the elusive producer that is supposedly going to buy their independent feature film, all within 24 hours.Three hapless independent filmmakers make the trek to the Sundance Film Festival and go through absolute hell in search for the elusive producer that is supposedly going to buy their independent feature film, all within 24 hours.

  • Director
    • Alex Ferrari
  • Writer
    • Alex Ferrari
  • Stars
    • Rob Alicea
    • Richard Botto
    • Adam Bowman
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.9/10
    143
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    • Director
      • Alex Ferrari
    • Writer
      • Alex Ferrari
    • Stars
      • Rob Alicea
      • Richard Botto
      • Adam Bowman
    • 27User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Rob Alicea
    Rob Alicea
    • Johnny
    Richard Botto
    Richard Botto
    • R.B.
    Adam Bowman
    • Party Host
    Alex Ferrari
    Alex Ferrari
    • Interview Host
    Stephen Kramer Glickman
    Stephen Kramer Glickman
    • Self
    Paul Koshlap
    • Paul
    Sonja O'Hara
    Sonja O'Hara
    • Julia
    Robyn Paris
    Robyn Paris
    • Self
    Robert Peters
    Robert Peters
    • Clarence
    Randy Ramos Jr.
    Randy Ramos Jr.
    • Lorenzo
    Glen Reynolds
    Glen Reynolds
    • Shot Roulette Bartender
    Sebastian Twardosz
    Sebastian Twardosz
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    9south_mpls

    If "Living in Oblivion" had been made for $3,000 in four days

    This movie absolutely nails what it sets out to accomplish. If you don't know anything about the making-of, it's a light comedy that sends up the indie film world. If you know about the making-of, this movie is downright astonishing.

    The story is old but the way of telling it is new, which is really engaging. The characters feel genuine, the actors are loose and comfortable, and the run-and-gun cinematography is impressive. The dialogue could have used someone to punch it up -- but come on, the actors worked from an outline.

    Look, if your refined palate can only tolerate the Coen brothers and Martin McDonagh, shut up and move along. This isn't for you. But if you have any interest in what's possible today in no-budget moviemaking, you will probably watch this over and over.
    9moviewriterlaca

    Now for a Real Review...

    The first reviewer stating that this film is the product of useless film programs obviously hasn't done their homework about the background of the filmmakers, nor understands the nuances of this hilarious film. Come to think of it, first reviewer aka Mr. Random, seems to have zero sense of humor whatsoever.

    Now onto my review. This is a winning comedy about three hapless filmmakers who are trying to sell their completely unmarketable film to an elusive producer/sales agent. The lion's share of the movie is deftly handled by a trio of actors who shot on location, at Sundance, in the freezing cold, based on a scriptment.

    98% of the film is dead on. Like any film, the pacing could have been better in sections, and the interview in the hotel with Ferrari and his intrepid trio was on shaky ground, but when you're shooting a film like this, which was totally improvised, it's a minor glitch in an otherwise very funny film, which is a comedic love letter to indie filmmakers everywhere.

    Is it perfect? That's Stanley Kubrick's department, but it's definitely worth a view and anyone who understands film opposed to Random-70778 who must have been in a very bad mood when he wrote such a poison pen review.
    7evelyne-8

    A really fun film!

    Alex Ferrari film and ideas are really great at showing self-deprecating humor executing a well crafted, "On The Corner of Ego and Desire." Three aspiring indie filmmakers make a really fun journey to the Sundance Film Festival to try to sell their self-declared masterpiece. They each show very real stereotype of the indie moviemaker: The producer, using his mother's savings, the director who's delusional and the editor trying to navigate everyone's craziness. This is a truly well crafted and very funny comedy. If you like films about the business and characters driving by ego and desire you'll love this film.
    10steve-10308

    On the Corner of Ego and Desire meets Sundance

    Filmed on location at Sundance 2018 On the Corner of Ego and Desire is a well produced and directed indie film that is well worth the watch. Following the film from concept to production director Alex Ferrari has done a stellar job together with a great cast we will no doubt see agin in future productions taking you on a journey that many film makers would have witnessed whilst giving the movie a few twists and turns on the way. Gets 10/10 also considering the budget and timescale.
    9al-519

    This is what it's like to be an Indie filmmaker!

    On the Corner of Ego and Desire is a funny, spot on depiction of the single minded, delusional thinking that all independent filmmakers have experienced at one time or another. Set at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City Utah, a trio of filmmakers spend a day trying to find an elusive producer who has agreed to watch their film. Beautifully locations, solid performances and good pacing make it quite an enjoyable watch!

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    • Release date
      • May 25, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Park City, Utah, USA(Sundance Film Festival)
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      • Numb Robot
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      • 1h 15m(75 min)
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