Synopsis
Noted independent film producer Peter McCarthy made his writing and directing debut (Angie Brown served as co-director) with this surreal comedy. John Boyz (James LeGros) is an aimless sad sack who is wandering Los Angeles in the wake of the 1992 riots. John is in an unclear state of mind; he can't find a job (and doesn't really want one), the IRS has confiscated his money, his girlfriend Jessica (Lisa Zane) is sleeping around, he can't figure out what the beautiful but mysterious Elle (Marzita Rivera) wants from him, his drug-addicted brother Jimmy (Ethan Hawke) needs 3,000 dollars for a detox program, and police chief Merryl Fence (Nelson Lyon) is encouraging the citizens of L.A. to kill themselves. A stellar roster of actors and musicians appear in cameo roles, including John Cusack, Steve Buscemi, Billy Bob Thornton, Viggo Mortensen, Jeremy Piven, Dave Navarro, Dave Alvin, and Exene Cervenka.
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TV STUFF: 'Felicity' Floundering
SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 2, 2000 -- Somebody glue some more hair on Keri Russell's head -- quick.
Keri Russell We can't stand it anymore -- the excuses, the laments about lagging ratings and, yes, Russell's offending doe-eyed do. The WB apparently can't, either. Hence, effective next month, the would-be "It" show will be bumped from its key Sunday time slot and padded off for the relative protection of Wednesday nights (and a "Dawson's Creek" lead-in).
No word if the Hair Club for Men (and TV Stars) is being contacted to ship in emergency supplies.
The time/day shift is effective April 5. Starting then, "Felicity," starring the shorned Russell, will air at 9 p.m. EST/PST on Wednesdays. The newbie sci-fi series "Roswell," the show currently holding down the post-"Dawson's Creek" slot, will be shifted to Mondays at 9 p.m. EST/PST to make way for the Floundering O