Baghead

Directors Mark and Jay Duplass (THE PUFFY CHAIR) return to Austin with a hilarious, tongue-in-cheek, genre-twisting comedy that explores the minutiae of relationship dynamics among a group of desperate actor friends and roasts a gamut of indie films in the process.

After attending the Los Angeles Underground Film Festival premiere of the lauded indie film We Are Naked, Chad, Katherine, Matt, and Michelle are desperate to launch their flailing careers by writing their own script, casting themselves in juicy star roles. That night they impulsively drive up to Matt’s uncle’s cabin in Big Bear, but horny ulterior motives upstage the boozy brainstorming session of good ideas for their unborn hit film. The foursome do get something out of their mumbling weekend in the woods, and it’s something that far exceeds their expectations.

Earnest performances from the talented ensemble cast seamlessly bring to life the Duplass brothers' unique brand of dim-witted comedy. There is a deep, engaged brilliance to Baghead—that is, if you can call a film brilliant when it is basically about a group of dumb actors, a bag...and a head. [Sundance Film Festival catalog description]

As an added bonus, the Duplass brothers will hold court at a special four-course dinner catered by the Alamo's chef John Bulington right before the show. There is very limited space for this special experience, so reserve early. Tickets for VIP dinner & show are $75. Dinner starts at 8 PM. Besides great company, the menu is as follows:

First Course
Smoked rainbow trout with a leek mousse, fresh sorrel and pickled black eyed peas
 
Second
Forest Mushroom Soup
A dark mushroom stock finished with cream and brandy filled with a blend of wild mushrooms and parmesan crostini
 
Third
Pork tenderloin, wild onions, fennel skewered and grilled with a garlic-blackberry glaze, alongside goat cheese grits
 
Fourth
Ginger-apple upside down cake with crème fraiche and chocolate ganache (Vegetarian option available.)