The Fine Line Between Cute and Creepy

I tend to favor your typical bubble-gum pop and classic movies and had very little interest in INDI films. Those that I HAVE seen were either blatant political propaganda disguised as "art" or had such a narrowly focused target audience that I didn't empathize with the main characters.

This film, however shatters all those preconceived notions! The plight of a romantic man in this day and age is so perfectly laid out in this short foray into irony. I just wish it was available to purchase! I have a number of friends and family members who would get a kick out of the irony, the dry humor, the only-slightly-overplayed stereotyped characters. You're not a fly on the wall in a real scenario, but so very close that it forces you to ask questions of yourself.

This is an exemplary piece of film, and if you get the chance to catch it DO! If you have plans, then set your TIVO... it is completely worth it!

I saw this film last year and just knew it would be successful! I was very glad to see that it won some awards, it definitely deserves the attention. The storyline is so original, it makes you want to watch it more than once! I have never seen another film showing 2 different points of view to the same situation - very creative! The characters are very believable in each situation, and my favorite scene is when the black woman starts yelling in the parking lot - she is absolutely hysterical!! I laughed so hard I cried and I think I even heard my husband snort, although he denies it. KUDOS to the writer and director on such a wonderful short film! I will keep an eye out for other films done by these writers/directors. Congratulations on a winner.

I stumbled across this short a few years ago while flipping through the channels. I was lucky to have caught it at the very beginning, so I got to enjoy it in its entirety. What made this film so great for me, is that at the time I found it, I was single and struggling with questions on how to actually pursue someone of interest without looking like a weirdo. My big thing at the time was, "A long time ago, a secret admirer was considered charming. Now, he's just a creepy stalker." This film had validated every thought I had on the matter. I thought it was brilliantly crafted and for the next few years, I would be searching for it on the Internet. I managed to contact Mr. Slane to ask if I could purchase a copy from him and he graciously fulfilled my request. I am very happy to have this in my DVD collection and have watched it several times since.

Like all screen plays, a writer does his/her best to avoid unnecessary dialog. I'd imagine in short films, this rule of thumb is even more pertinent. Although Cute and Creepy does not answer all your inquiries about love, it definitely raises new questions. How would I react to a secret admirer? Would I be flattered, or would that note left on my doorstep be borderline stalking? While many films are made to entertain, this one will definitely make you think. Highly recommended. Just as satisfying as a 90 minute feature, minus all the popcorn in your teeth. Looking forward to more pieces of work from this brilliant writer/producer...

Woody Allen made a mediocre movie exploring how one story could be told two ways (Melinda, Melinda). Rob Slane made a great one.

Check out his funny film "The Fine Live Between Cute And Creepy" and see where on the line you fall. Watch it and you will think twice before you judge someone without hearing both sides of the story.

Grab a married friend and see if they can relate. Take single friends and see if they might now want to give someone a second chance or want to review that snap dating judgment. Rob Slane has written and directed a modern cautionary fable of romance that urges you to please look at your half empty or half full glass of relationships.