Here is a slightly edited version of the first, or "pilot episode" of the short "Showtime" series. "Out of Control" is described on the DVD sleeve: "Ever since he was a boy, Mark has imagined his life as a movie. But these days his life, marriage, and career as a screenwriter are not like the movies, at all. This dark comedy about a Hollywood marriage that is almost, but not quite out of control, is not just another Hollywood story." Or, so they say
It becomes more and more difficult to relate to Eric Stoltz (as Mark Colm) and the characters, after a promising opening; although, the performances are adept. There is a lot of nudity, with everyone looking model-perfect for the family pool parties. Definitely, Mr. Stoltz does not look like he's battling "junk food" addiction. Soccer mom Felicity Huffman (as Lorna) seems to be the real addict in the family. Peter Bogdanovich dispenses drug advice.
The DVD version does "stand alone" as a story, but the entire "mini-series" may be the best way to fully appreciate Wayne and Donna Powers' efforts. An important "edit" removes the part of a sex scene involving Stoltz sampling delicious Kim Dickens (as Danni); considered shocking stuff, this would have insured an NC-17 rating for the DVD. In something of a "comeback" role, TV favorite Justine Bateman (as Annie) wants to do for Stoltz what he did for Dickens.
**** Out of Order (6/1/03) Wayne Powers ~ Eric Stoltz, Felicity Huffman, Kim Dickens, Justine Bateman
It becomes more and more difficult to relate to Eric Stoltz (as Mark Colm) and the characters, after a promising opening; although, the performances are adept. There is a lot of nudity, with everyone looking model-perfect for the family pool parties. Definitely, Mr. Stoltz does not look like he's battling "junk food" addiction. Soccer mom Felicity Huffman (as Lorna) seems to be the real addict in the family. Peter Bogdanovich dispenses drug advice.
The DVD version does "stand alone" as a story, but the entire "mini-series" may be the best way to fully appreciate Wayne and Donna Powers' efforts. An important "edit" removes the part of a sex scene involving Stoltz sampling delicious Kim Dickens (as Danni); considered shocking stuff, this would have insured an NC-17 rating for the DVD. In something of a "comeback" role, TV favorite Justine Bateman (as Annie) wants to do for Stoltz what he did for Dickens.
**** Out of Order (6/1/03) Wayne Powers ~ Eric Stoltz, Felicity Huffman, Kim Dickens, Justine Bateman