Ania Suli
Fun
Inspired by true events, Fun is a chilling and compelling film that delves into the dark side of human nature and the complexities of friendship. The story begins one seemingly ordinary morning when two teenage girls, Hillary and Bonnie, meet by the side of a road. From the moment they meet, an intense and fast friendship develops, built on shared secrets and a deep, unsettling connection. As the day progresses, their bond intensifies, and they find themselves swept up in a rising wave of frenzy and excitement. By the afternoon, their shared thrill leads them to commit an unthinkable act: the brutal murder of an old woman. When asked why they did it, their chilling response is simply, "for fun. " Fun is a powerful exploration of the psychology behind their actions, offering a disturbing yet fascinating look at the motivations and emotions driving the girls. The film's raw and honest portrayal of this tragic event has earned it critical acclaim, including the Special Jury Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Prepare yourself for a haunting and thought-provoking journey into the minds of two young girls whose lives spiral out of control in a single day. Fun will leave you questioning the nature of friendship, the influence of peer pressure, and the thin line between innocence and malevolence. Don't miss this unforgettable film that continues to resonate with audiences. Watch Fun now and witness a story that is as gripping as it is unsettling.
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me
Written and Directed by Joel Hershman, HOLD ME, THRILL ME, KISS ME is an award-winning screwball comedy with a big heart. The film follows a small-time criminal hiding from his nutty ex-fiancée and the law in an El Monte, CA trailer park. As he bides his time waiting for a phony passport, he meets an oddball cast of characters, and finds himself juggling the affections of two sisters. HOLD ME, THRILL ME, KISS ME was an instant cult classic that collected numerous festival awards, and earned rave reviews from every major film critic of the time, including; Jeffrey Lyons and Leonard Maltin. The film was written in 10 days and made in 18 on a budget of under $200,000. Hershman met actress Diane Ladd (ALICE DOESN’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE, CHINATOWN, WILD AT HEART) at a party and told her about his upcoming project. She asked him to send her the script and that night Hershman went home and wrote a character specifically for Ladd who signed on immediately to play Lucille, an aging hypochondriac Southern Belle. Sean Young (STRIPES, BLADE RUNNER, NO WAY OUT), a neighbor of Ladd’s at the time, learned of the film through Ladd’s involvement and signed on to play the obsessed heiress, Twinkle, in a hilarious self-parody of herself. Rounding out the cast is indie darling Adrienne Shelly (WAITRESS, TRUST, THE UNBELIEVABLE TRUTH) as Dannie, the naïve love interest, newcomer Max Parrish as Eli/Bud/Fritz, the handsome small-time criminal taking refuge at the trailer park, and Andrea Naschak (former adult star April Rayne) as Sabra, the sadistic nymphomaniac and topless dancer. Even 60’s radical drug guru, Timothy Leary, drops in as an over-the-hill con artist. Add an incredible underground/alternative soundtrack featuring the Pixies, Violent Femmes, Elvis Hitler, and the Cramps and you get a funny, fast-paced ride.
Fun
The story begins one seemingly ordinary morning when two teenage girls, Hillary and Bonnie, meet by the side of a road. From the moment they meet, an intense and fast friendship develops, built on shared secrets and a deep, unsettling connection. As the day progresses, their bond intensifies, and they find themselves swept up in a rising wave of frenzy and excitement.