Well, "Failing the Dover Test" had its theatrical debut last Friday as part of the "Athens Picture Show." I was a little unhappy at the presentation of it, but despite the problems it more or less got the reaction I was expecting-- a couple laughs, some polite applause, and at least one murmur of recognition as the mention of "Bush in 30 seconds" came up in the credits. Unfortunately, much of the audience wasn't ready for it when the casket appeared onscreen. The first two films had a brief "Athens Film Foundation" animation before them, but my piece (third on the program) started immediately after the credits of the one before it. So, people were still clapping for the previous video when the casket appeared and the narration began. I think some people managed to catch everything, but I definitely sensed some confusion on the part of the audience at the whole thing.
Still, it was a fun experience, and pending a decent idea or two it's something I'd like to try again, except with something a little longer that has both opening and closing credits so that no one can blink and miss it.
Posted by Jason at June 21, 2004 09:02 AM