The American Astronaut

2001 "Space is a lonely town."
6.9| 1h31m| en| More Info
Released: 20 January 2001 Released
Producted By: BNS Productions
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Samual Curtis's first mission in this bizarre science fiction musical comedy requires him to take a cat to a saloon on an asteroid. There, he meets his former dance partner (the Blueberry Pirate) and collects his payment: a device capable of producing a Real Live Girl. Including music by alternative rock group The Billy Nayer Show, this film began life as a live show with a loyal following.

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Uuah After a series of ridiculously amusing shorts, Cory Mcabee made this amazing movie. Not the best film ever made by any means but my personal and eternal favorite. Terry Gilliam had once been my favorite directer. His entire catalog has been trumped by this single film and my own wiry anticipation of what Cory Mcabee might do next. This was the only 100% blind buy I've ever made on a DVD. I bought this based on nothing but stills accidentally found in a Google image search and the synopsis on Amazon.com. It's the best blind buy I've ever made. I've shown it to as many friends as possible. I'm sure the DVD has been in the hands of my friends as much as it has been in my own. All of my friends have grown fond of it. Some have bought it. For me, this movie comes with a higher recommendation than any other I have ever seen.
jonathan941 ..................all the artsyness/stylish directing and "off-beat" humor in the world couldn't can't save this extremily slow, irritating, and pointless flick. The scene where the main character is in the bathroom and the guys are dancing outside of his stall had me laughing hard, but that was the first and last time I laughed. I just can't believe there was only one other negative review on this site. ...................WARNING! I would think this would be a shockingly unwatchable film to most people...
Stew_pac I saw this movie originally as part of the Southern Film Circuit Series in the Fall of 2003, I was instantly amazed by the entire film, but unfortunately because I had to view at a separate time from the viewing at the theater I did not get a chance to talk with the filmmaker who made it, which I now incredibly regret. During the beginning of the movie when the words are uttered "but it's my birthday" got me immediately interested in the film and its weird quirkiness is definitely held during the entirety of the film. The movie hold an odd mixture between old western and old science fiction movies that give the film a certain nostalgia. The movie is odd, which I love, so if you are looking for a regular run of the mill film, this is most definitely not it. But if you give the film a chance, you just may be able to recognize the various references made throughout the film and the beauty that is this rare gem.
ChicoPaar I don't like musicals and I'm not a huge fan of space movies but I loved this film. This black and white, no-budget, space western musical is quirky and full of humor. The music, though beyond any description I can think of, comes from the talented Billy Nayer Show (who made the film as well). Treat yourself to this film. It's not Hollywood, thankfully.This film is character driven with many of the lead rolls played by the band members. To the best of my knowledge, the space backgrounds where also painted by the band. Not meant to be believable (I don't think), they are more real than "real."If you ever have a chance to see Billy Nayer Show live you are in for a treat. But I was first turned onto this art collect through this movie. See it.