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I cant decide if this weeks column will ruin Matt Nelsens career or help make it.
The fact is, the boy along with his writing partner, Marty Schousboe may be a comic genius.
Unfortunately, he and his cohort (including producer Karla Rodriguez) are also comic pragmatists.
Or, is that fortunate?
Its hard to say.
Thats amazing, because it exists, right?
Problem is, its troubling for the same reason.
Sounds … like a student film sorta?
Its a real movie, a marvel of millennial mumblecore and airtight retroscripting.
And it was shot in seven days on the back of a sparkling group effort.
Andthatmeans that there will be fewer outlets for licensing and distribution.
Thats the really shitty part.
They pulled it off once, so cant they do it again?
Probably, but shouldnt they be rewarded for their success?
Yes, of course they should.
They wont be unless the public givesA Maine Moviethe cult-classic status it deserves.
Lets get to work.
Luke is executive producer atBig Breakfastand a watcher of many web videos.
Send him yours@LKellyClyne.
