Diani and Devine Meet the Apocalypse

Showings

Lark Theatre Sat, Oct 15, 2016 5:30 PM
Sequoia 2 Sun, Oct 16, 2016 11:15 AM
Film Info
Section:US Cinema
Mind the Gap
Country:US
Year:2016
Running Time:89 min.
Director:Etta Devine
Gabriel Diani
Producer:Etta Devine
Gabriel Diani
Chad Meserve
Screenwriter:Etta Devine
Gabriel Diani
Cinematographer:Matthias Schubert
Editor:Chad Meserve
Cast:Etta Devine
Gabriel Diani
Barry Bostwick
Kirsten Vangsness
Janet Varney
Jonathan Silverman
Robert Pine
Print Source:Diani & Devine Productions
Note Writer:Alexis Whitham

Description

When a mysterious force brings down all forms of communication, electricity, and the basic law and order of Los Angeles, things aren’t looking great for partners in life and comedy Gabriel Diani and Etta Devine. Ill-prepared to cope with Hollywood (and general adulthood), they’re definitely not ready for the apocalypse. Setting out for a friend’s sustainable hippie commune with their cat and dog in tow (and a vivid plan on which animal they should eat first if it comes to that—no spoilers here!), the couple meets looters, religious zealots, and even potential cannibals. Will they (and their relationship) survive? How about their pets? Though a struggling stand-up duo in their onscreen personas, real-life couple Diani and Devine are wildly successful in their outright hilarious turn as the writers, directors, and stars of this wacky comedy. Cameos by Barry Bostwick (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), Janet Varney, and other familiar faces keep the laughs coming.


Guest in attendance 10/15 & 10/16: Gabriel Diani (director, writer, actor)



Thanks to our Community Partner SF Sketchfest

Additional Information


Etta Devine is an actor, writer, filmmaker, and comedian. She recently wrote, directed, produced and starred in the feature "Diani & Devine Meet the Apocalypse” with her comedy partner, Gabriel Diani. Often compared to “Nichols & May” and “Burns and Allen,” the two have become audience favorites at comedy clubs and festivals all over the country. She co-produced and co-starred in the award-winning independent film “The Selling,” published the book “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn [Robotic Edition],”and can be heard doing multiple voices for the hit cartoon "Bee and Puppycat.” 

Gabriel Diani wrote, produced, and starred in the horror comedy "The Selling" which was in the Top 10 of About.com's Best Horror Movies of 2012 and received rave reviews from The Huffington Post, Ain't It Cool News, and Filmthreat. He has performed at comedy festivals around the country as one half of the comedy duo “Diani & Devine,” made waves with the satirical Kickstarter campaign "Replacing the N-Word with Robot in Huckleberry Finn,” and raised over $100,000 on Kickstarter with his creative partner Etta Devine for their second feature (and directorial debut) "Diani & Devine Meet the Apocalypse."