I'm fucking speechless. Chemical Burn Entertainment actually released a good film. Not even just 'good' by their standards, but a legitimately good film in general. Is the tide finally turning for this godawful, yet extremely prolific distributor?
A lonely, over-weight cab driver makes his voice heard on the stage of a poetry reading venue - detailing his angst and day-to-day struggles in life having to do, primarily, with his job and family history. These intense monologues are pieced in with scenes of his dismal, unlucky life involving him haggling with escorts, watching pro-wrestling with his disapproving father, trying to avoid a nosey neighbor and moonlighting as a nude model. What breaks up this slice-of-life symphony of social withdrawal - aside from his brooding poetry - is that Joe may be responsible for the disappearances of several young women around his city...
What really makes "The Joe Show" stand out is the lead actor's performance. Based on the credits, his poetry featured here is mostly autobiographical (aside from the serial killer angle, I'd say...), which makes for quite a powerfully candid and moving watch. His delivery and articulation is consistently engaging and calamitous, while just a shred of black humor emits through the dark portrayal of his life. I really like movies like this and "The Joe Show" went about it in a surprisingly original way. Again, the performance from Joe is terrific and his writings really paint a solid picture hatred, deep despair and loss. This is one that's absolutely worth checking out. Also check out CB's second best release, "Fell". It's kind of in the same vain, but not quite as good.
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