The Dry Spell
by Ealasaid Haas • February 25, 2005 • Cinequest 15, Comedy
Josey Fargo hasn’t gotten laid in almost two years, and he is getting desperate. This offbeat film is reminiscent of a one-man show or a comedy monologue, except that it has the occasional illustrative scene with other people talking too. Hard up for love and aching to end his dry spell, Josey imagines increasingly far-fetched scenarios, tries insane things, and generally makes a fool of himself while explaining to us how difficult it can be for him to really interact with women.
Of course, he knows that what would really make him happy is if Julie, his ex, would come back. He misses her, annoying habits and all. but somehow checking up on her all the time, leaving her notes, and occasionally breaking into her house to post reminders of their love is failing to win her over. Josey is going to have to figure out something new if he’s going to find love again. This is a hilarious and inventive comedy sure to make even those who are unlucky in love laugh.
Screens 3/4, 7:00 pm (University Theater); 3/6, 9:00 pm (University Theater; and 3/9, 5:15 pm (University Theater).