I'm making a new short film, a romantic comedy about a young actress living in New York who is dealing with the end of one relationship while trying to start something new on an online dating website. Visit my kickstarter page to learn more about how you can help produce the movie!
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Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Interview with Anthony Grippa
I recently did an interview with IndieFilmChat.com about making Running Funny. Check it out by clicking HERE.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Running Funny DVD Release!
Hi Everybody,
We're excited to announce that our award winning independent film, Running Funny, is now widely available on DVD. The bonus features on the DVD include an audio commentary track, as well as the short film Skeeball, written and directed by Anthony Grippa. Running Funny stars Tony nominated actor Louis Zorich, Maximilian Osinski (Universal Pictures "The Express"), and Gene Gallerano. Based on Charles Evered's play, Running Funny was written for the screen by Evered and the film's director, Anthony Grippa.
Here's what the Chicago Tribune said about it: "A young Paul Giamatti played Michael onstage in 1988, and Osinski brings a similar wounded soulfulness to the part. Gallerano is suitably high-strung as the know-it-all Eddie, and Zorich excels. Grippa ... manages to hit the right emotional chords."
You can pre-order the Running Funny DVD online today at sites like amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com, or simply by clicking here! It makes a great holiday present for the film lover in your life.
Also, a special note TO ALL NETFLIX SUBSCRIBERS: Be sure to save the Running Funny DVD in your queue! The more people who save it in their queue, the longer the movie will be available for more people to watch and enjoy.
And finally, as a true independent film, Running Funny's marketing budget is pretty slim. The success of the DVD depends heavily on your recommendation. You can help make a real difference by forwarding this email to a few friends or relatives and recommending that they purchase the DVD or rent it on Netflix.
Thanks for your continued support and Happy Holidays!
Anthony Grippa & Matt Christensen
Friday, December 5, 2008
Running Funny on Netflix
"Running Funny" will be available to rent on Netflix beginning January 13th. If you are a Netflix subscriber please save it in your queue, and tell all of your friends to do so as well. The more people who have it saved, the longer it will be available, and the more people will be able to watch and enjoy the film. Thank you!
Monday, November 24, 2008
Chicago Tribune Review
'Running Funny' ★★★
'Running Funny' stars Louis Zorich, Maximilian Osinski, Gene Gallerano
3 stars
By Maureen M. Hart
November 21, 2008
"Running Funny," filmmaker Anthony Grippa's screen adaptation of his uncle Charles Evered's play, captures three men—two young, one old—at crucial life junctures.
Michael (Maximilian Osinski) and Eddie (Gene Gallerano) are just out of college and so broke they're pondering the rental of an "apartment garage" as they strategize their job searches (the latter, the "brains" of the operation, is desperate to get out of his parents' home, and the former is an orphan with limited options). Their potential landlord, Stan (well-known character actor and Chicago native Louis Zorich), is a crusty widower with a take-it-or-leave-it demeanor and a few secrets. Once moved in, hard by Stan's Mercedes, they figure 30 days will be enough to land employment and improve their prospects. Their real task, it turns out, is to find themselves.
A young Paul Giamatti played Michael onstage in 1988, and Osinski brings a similar wounded soulfulness to the part. Gallerano is suitably high-strung as the know-it-all Eddie, and Zorich excels as a man whose vision is impaired but who sees more than the boys think he can. Grippa was 24 when he worked on this film, and though he doesn't always know when to tell his stars to pull back on the histrionics, he manages to hit the right emotional chords overall.
'Running Funny' stars Louis Zorich, Maximilian Osinski, Gene Gallerano
3 stars
By Maureen M. Hart
November 21, 2008
"Running Funny," filmmaker Anthony Grippa's screen adaptation of his uncle Charles Evered's play, captures three men—two young, one old—at crucial life junctures.
Michael (Maximilian Osinski) and Eddie (Gene Gallerano) are just out of college and so broke they're pondering the rental of an "apartment garage" as they strategize their job searches (the latter, the "brains" of the operation, is desperate to get out of his parents' home, and the former is an orphan with limited options). Their potential landlord, Stan (well-known character actor and Chicago native Louis Zorich), is a crusty widower with a take-it-or-leave-it demeanor and a few secrets. Once moved in, hard by Stan's Mercedes, they figure 30 days will be enough to land employment and improve their prospects. Their real task, it turns out, is to find themselves.
A young Paul Giamatti played Michael onstage in 1988, and Osinski brings a similar wounded soulfulness to the part. Gallerano is suitably high-strung as the know-it-all Eddie, and Zorich excels as a man whose vision is impaired but who sees more than the boys think he can. Grippa was 24 when he worked on this film, and though he doesn't always know when to tell his stars to pull back on the histrionics, he manages to hit the right emotional chords overall.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
U.S. Theatrical Premiere!!
"Running Funny" will have a one-week run at Facets Cinematheque in Chicago beginning on November 21st!! The film were screen through November 26th, so if you or someone you know is in the Chicago area, please tell them about the screenings and go check out the film!
Visit www.facets.org for more info and to purchase tickets.
DVD news coming soon...
Visit www.facets.org for more info and to purchase tickets.
DVD news coming soon...
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