You want to know what I did on Tuesday Night. I finally saw BLACKBALLED: THE BOBBY DUKES STORY which stars Rob Corddry from The Daily Show. It's been screening at The Pioneer Theater, which is connected to my video store, for the entire month of April and I've been waiting to go, but no one would go with me. Finally, my friend Shannon was a go and I was informed that on Tuesday the cast would be present for a Q&A. It was sold out, but I didn't worry because I knew we'd get in. Yes, I was too chicken to actually ask a question, but I represented all the same. FYI -- I am the reason behind it's US theatrical release in NYC. No explaining required.
If you don't already know what the story is, I've included a synopsis from imdb for your enjoyment. Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story, is the tale of paintball's first superstar. While leading his team to their unprecedented fourth consecutive victory at the Hudson Valley Paintball Classic, Bobby Dukes was shot. Desperate to stay in the game, Bobby intentionally wiped the paint from his jersey, thus committing paintball's most heinous crime -- "Wiping." Rejected by the paintball community, Bobby was banished from the sport. In disgrace, Bobby disappeared. Ten years later, the ban lifted, a well-traveled and more mature Bobby is back to prove himself on the field that made him famous. Bobby joins forces with an unlikely ally, assembles a band of misfits and attempts to erase the memory of his tainted past.
The best thing about the movie is the cast. The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater represents. Word up to Paul Scheer, Rob Riggle, Rob Huebel, and Seth Morris.
Go see this movie. And don't make fun just because you know how much I love me some comedy. This improv rocks!
