Rent-A-Pal

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In case you've been wondering what Will Wheaton has been up to lately.

Coming 9/11 from IFC.

"Set in 1990, a lonely bachelor named David (Brian Landis Folkins) searches for an escape from the day-to-day drudgery of caring for his aging mother (Kathleen Brady). While seeking a partner through a video dating service, he discovers a strange VHS tape called ​Rent-A-Pal.​ Hosted by the charming and charismatic Andy (Wil Wheaton), the tape offers him much-needed company, compassion, and friendship. But, Andy's friendship comes at a cost, and David desperately struggles to afford the price of admission. Director: Jon Stevenson Starring: Wil Wheaton, Brian Landis Folkins, Amy Rutledge, Kathleen Brady. Released by IFC Films."

[Alex K. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Alex K.]

No one gives a fuck about Wesley.

[Scott Intellectual Carrot Find all posts View Profile Close Scott]

Wesley really does ruin TNG. And don't get me started on Alexander, Worf's wiener kid.

[Alex K. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Alex K.]

That and the guy acts like a cocksucker.

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In case you've been wondering what Will Wheaton has been up to lately.

I haven't, but thanks for asking.

[Tom Clark Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Tom Clark]

In case you've been wondering what Will Wheaton has been up to lately.

Being a little bitch on the internet?

[Darcy Parker Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Darcy Parker]

Being a little bitch on the internet?

More like a mega bitch

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Shout/IFC are putting this out on Blu-ray soon.

“We are proud to announce that we have a new IFC Midnight film planned for physical release on Blu-ray & DVD on March 9th!
RENT-A-PAL: He talks to you. He listens to you. He understands you. He's your Rent-A-Pal. In this thriller set in 1990, a lonely bachelor named David (Brian Landis Folkins) searches for an escape from the day-to-day drudgery of caring for his aging mother (Kathleen Brady). While seeking a partner through a video dating service, he discovers a strange VHS tape called Rent-A-Pal. Hosted by the charming and charismatic Andy (Wil Wheaton), the tape offers him much-needed company, compassion, and friendship. But Andy's friendship comes at a cost, and David desperately struggles to afford the price of admission.

Pre-order now @ https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/rent-a-pal...

Check out the trailer @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_kraLkWdbw"

[Matt H. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Matt H.]

This looks cool.

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Press release for the Shout/IFC release.

“Expertly keeps you on edge” - Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter

“Wil Wheaton plays one of the scariest villains of the year.”
- Nick Allen, RogerEbert.com

Rent-A-Pal - Claustrophobic Thriller Makes Blu-ray and DVD Debut March 9, 2021 from Scream Factory



He talks to you. He listens to you. He understands you. He's your Rent-A-Pal.
Featuring a terrifying performance from Wil Wheaton (Big Bang Theory) and stylish '90s techo-horror, the unsettling thriller Rent-A-Pal makes its Blu-ray and DVD debut March 9, 2021 from Scream Factory, in conjunction with IFC Midnight. Fans of the film can pre-order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com

In this thriller set in 1990, a lonely bachelor named David (Brian Landis Folkins) searches for an escape from the day-to-day drudgery of caring for his aging mother (Kathleen Brady). While seeking a partner through a video dating service, he discovers a strange VHS tape called Rent-A-Pal. Hosted by the charming and charismatic Andy (Wil Wheaton), the tape offers him much-needed company, compassion, and friendship. But, Andy's friendship comes at a cost, and David desperately struggles to afford the price of admission.

About Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory, LLC is a leading multi-platform media company devoted to film and TV distribution, development, and production, as well as the preservation and revitalization of the very best in pop-culture entertainment. Founded by Richard Foos, Bob Emmer, and Garson Foos in 2003, Shout! owns and manages a large portfolio of films, contemporary and classic TV series, animation, and documentaries. The company's creative acquisition mandate has established it as a leading independent distributor, with partners and properties including GKIDS, Sesame Street, The Carol Burnett Show, The Johnny Carson Show, IFC Films, Stephen J. Cannell Productions, ITV Studios, Major League Baseball Productions, and many others. Shout! Factory Kids focuses on live-action and animated kids and family properties as well as anime, and the company releases films and television shows in other genres under the Scream Factory and Shout Select imprints. Shout! develops, acquires and distributes new films via Shout! Studios, owns and operates libraries including Mystery Science Theater 3000 (in partnership with creator Joel Hodgson) and the Roger Corman New Horizon Pictures Library, and operates the acclaimed streaming service Shout! Factory TV. Shout! Factory is based in Los Angeles, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.

[Matt H. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Matt H.]

Although I liked this, I thought it was ultimately a little smug regarding it's central metaphor, particularly considering the fact that it's probably most insulting towards the very people who'll be watching it. I may be wrong, but the movie seems to suggest that people who spend their lives watching movies obsessively are missing out on the important things (like friends and girls). What I found kind of offensive towards movie geeks in particular is this idea that we're wasting our time and we should be ashamed of our lifestyles, and we won't be normal until we stop watching movies and get a girlfriend. Just my thoughts.