I watched Melvin Goes to Dinner via Netflix. Directed by Bob Odenkirk and written by and starring Michael Blieden (writer for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon), this indie dramedy (and apparently it was a "festival favorite" according to Netflix) stars four people who inadvertently meet up for dinner and get to talking, which leads to truths and the deepest of dark secrets to be revealed. The four get truly candid and honest with each other, and I really did enjoy watching them interact and tell their stories. It's got a "real" feel to it given its obvious low budget, making you think that this could be you and your friends at dinner one night. It is an insightful movie that certainly had me smiling.
The film originated as a stage play (Phyro-Giants!) in Los Angeles, also written by Blieden, and starring the same cast.
Funny cameos by David Cross and Jack Black, the Jack Black scene being my favorite, which can be seen in its 4.5 minute entirety below. Odenkirk has a short cameo as well, but his bit is not humorous (nor is it meant to be).
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