Synopsis: Another child star who fucked up.

Review by Gary Kramer for the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

Better than an episode of "E!True Hollywood Story" - and not just because it is completely uncensored - CRAZY RICHARD is a deadpan mockumentary that takes a warts-and-all peek at a former child actor trying to stage a comeback.

Richard Veed (Richard Viede) was once the "Golden Boy of sitcom magic," but a drug overdose at the age of 13 nearly killed him along with his career. Now starring as gay teen in a late-night TV program called "I Can't Even Think Straight," Richard is determined to achieve greater heights of fame than ever before. Allowing determined filmmaker Katrina Matters (Katrina Mathers) to capture everything he does on film - from his hissy fits about his trailer, to his nude exploits on a beach - Richard will do anything to recapture the public's attention. And these efforts include some achingly funny moments such as scanning the tabloids for a hot gossip item, or Richard's refusal to perform his role as a frog. However, despite all the wackiness, things get way out of hand - you'll just have to watch and see how.

Filled with over-the-top characters such as Bonnie, a teen singer/actress, and the ruthless producer named Dominic, this wicked pastiche of Reality TV is not just a shrewd character study about the price of fame; it also skillfully addresses issues of media manipulation and "why people watch."

Visit Site: www.phillyfests.com/piglff/templates/film_details.cfm?id=1136

NEXT REVIEW or FEATURE ARTICLE >>

(c) Long Shot Film Entertainment. Contact the Webmaster

Page last updated: 6 August, 2004