Trick Time
Trick Time

Movie spotlight

Trick Time

1984
Movie
Adult · 18+
71 min
English

Michael Christopher, Johnny Dawes, and Tim Kramer each reveal their intimate life stories — and then get to act out their greatest fantasies.

Insights

Director: Bill KileyGenres: Comedy, Short Film

Plot Summary

A student film directed by Bill Kiley, 'Trick Time' is a comedic short that explores the absurdities of everyday life through surreal vignettes. The film features a cast of comedians and actors in early roles, showcasing their nascent talents in a series of skits that defy conventional narrative.

Critical Reception

As a student film from 1984, 'Trick Time' received limited professional critical review. It is primarily known within circles interested in early works of its cast members and director, and is often cited as an example of early independent comedy filmmaking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Showcases early comedic talent of its performers.

  • Features a series of surreal and absurdist sketches.

  • A notable example of independent student filmmaking from the era.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented due to the film's nature as an early student project with limited distribution.

Fun Fact

The film was made while Bill Kiley was a student at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts.

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