Search - Wirey Spindell on DVD

MPAA Rating: NR Movie Release: 1999 DVD Release: 11/14/2000 Format: DVD - Letterbox for TV Audio Tracks: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 41 mins Studio: Fox Lorber Members Wishing: 2 Genres: Comedy Drama, Teen Movie, Sex Comedy, Coming-of-Age

Eric Schaeffer writes, directs, produces, and stars in this wacky sex comedy. Nine days away from his wedding, Spindell (Schaeffer) realizes that, though his future bride Tabitha (Callie Thorne) is both gorgeous and understanding, he no longer finds her sexually attractive. In flashbacks, we learn about the sexually precocious Spindell, including a time as a toddler when he tries to have oral sex with an electrical outlet. Later in college, he has a long passionate affair with Samantha, who is just as neurotic and sexually kinked as he is. Wirey Spindell was screened at the 1999 Boston Film Festival. ~ Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide

Eric Schaeffer - Wirey Spindell
Eric Mabius - Wirey, age 17
Devon Matthews - Wirey, Junior High
Zane Adlum - Wirey, age 8
Calliope Thorne - Tabitha

This little-seen film by Eric Schaeffer has enough extras to keep those interested in the director glued to their DVD players for hours. Not only does Schaeffer star in this romantic comedy about a groom with a sudden case of cold feet, he also delivers a witty running commentary that opens up his psyche, since he relates the film's plot to his own childhood. Also on the commentary track is composer Amanda Kravat, who spends less time discussing her work than asking Schaeffer questions about his life. The 1:85 widescreen transfer looks exceptionally good for a small indie film and the audio is offered in Stereo or 5:1 Surround. Also on the disc are a myriad of extras that include filmographies, production credits, web links, and the theatrical trailer. For such a low-budget film, it's a terrifically rich release on DVD. ~ Arthur Borman, All Movie Guide