We’ve all met the kind of guy whose optimism and enthusiasm makes him incredibly obnoxious. “The Guy in Row Five” revolves around a guy like that – Thess has moved to Hollywood determined to become an actor. He’s already spent three weeks as an extra on the hit show “Rodeo Nights” and is utterly confident that he will be receiving a call from the casting director and landing a role as a new character. With the help of his friend Tony and his girlfriend Kelly, he is making a documentary of his last day of anonymity.
Of course, what he doesn’t realize is that his self-confidence far outstrips his abilities. “The Guy in Row Five” is an odyssey across Los Angeles and a charming tale of the way that optimism can turn a person’s life around — even if it’s not in the way you hoped. It’s easy to see why this hilarious and oddly sweet film won the Viewer’s Voice award at Cinequest, earning itself a screening spot by winning votes at Cinequestonline.org, the online screening room of the festival.
Shows 3/8, 9:15pm (University Theater)