Films: One on One with Neil LaBute

One on One with Neil LaBute

Since his scorching debut with In the Company of Men (1997), director Neil LaBute has brought his consistently provocative voice to American cinema. Robert Denerstein’s conversation will follow a showing of a quartet of short films by LaBute, each exploring the dark side of sex, love, and romance. The filmmaker and playwright brings his considerable talents to the short form with results that are guaranteed to keep the conversation buzzing.

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Films in Program...

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  After-School Special

  USA , 2010 , 10 min.
  Director: Jacob Chase While watching children play at an indoor playground, an attractive man (Wes Bentley) spies an equally attractive woman (Sarah Paulson) and is eager to strike up a conversation despite her obvious disinterest.... more
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  BFF

  USA , 2011 , 8 min.
  Director: Neil LaBute Jill suspects something is up with her boyfriend so of course she needs to confide in her BFF, Jack.... more
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  Double or Nothing

  USA , 2011 , 11 min.
  Director: Nathaniel Krause Clark and Becca are a happy couple whose encounter one night with a homeless man leads to unexpected action and reaction by all.... more
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  sexting

  USA , 2010 , 8 min.
  Director: Neil LaBute Julia Stiles offers up a beautifully nuanced monologue, captured in a single take, addressing her boyfriend’s … wife.... more