The GoodTimesKid // Mumblecore Madness

Azazel Jacobs, 2005, 77 mins

Azazel Jacobs’ The GoodTimesKid drifts with a loose, scrappy charm as two men who share the same name are pushed into each other’s lives by a bureaucratic mix-up. What begins as a simple mistake becomes a quietly funny and unexpectedly tender triangle, built from glances, silences, and Jacobs’ gift for capturing the small moments that reveal who people really are. Matt Zoller Seitz once described the film as finding “poetry in wordless scenes of observation,” and that spirit runs through every beat of this offbeat, low-key romantic odyssey.

Mumblecore Madness is a screening series that celebrates the authenticity of human communication often overlooked in mainstream cinema.

While it includes traditional "mumblecore" films, it extends beyond genre, showcasing character-driven narratives, improvisation, and guerrilla-style filmmaking. These films explore the subtleties of personal relationships, capturing the nuances of everyday life through philosophical inquiry and non-verbal communication.

With selections from various countries and eras, "Mumblecore Madness" invites audiences to embrace the beauty of imperfection and celebrate the richness of human connection.

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Host or Publisher Stray Cat Film Center