Movies: Curt McDowell

Two men hypnotize their roommate and attempt to force him to fall in love....

A comedic satire of psychological thrillers. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015....

Two brothers are stood up and lament through song. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015....

A short film in two parts by Curt McDowell. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015....

Willy and Billy attempt to entertain while struggling with their primal urges....

A vehicle for the talented Mrs. Kathleen Hohalek, as the tenant of the Pyramid Penthouse, with George Kuchar and Bob Hohalek as the burglars, "Slug," and "Boom Boom," John Thomas as "the Cooper" and Ainslie Pryor as "the maid."...

A short promotional film directed by Curt McDowell for 'Underground Cinema 12'....

A continuous dissolve of 87 male and female nudes. "The film's fascination lies with the suspense of that magic moment, halfway between two persons, when the dissolve technique produces composite figures, oftentimes hermaphroditic, that inspires awe...

Naughty Words is a 3 min experimental film by Curt McDowell, covering the gamut of cinematic profanity....

"In Xmas 1986, George Kuchar’s mother Stella has come to stay with him for the holidays. After a series of dinners with friends, Stella’s repeated discussions about her shingles and Kuchar’s ominous film-noirish narration, Kuchar rescues the morale o...

Super 8 home movie footage of McDowell's trip home to Indiana, with voice-over by McDowell and Ted Davis....

Executed by students at the Academy of Art in San Francisco, under the careful supervision of Curt McDowell. Guest appearance by Ainslie Pryor....

A short promotional film directed by Curt McDowell for 'Underground Cinema 12'. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016....