Inserts

In the darkly comedic and poignant "Inserts," a young and once-great Hollywood director refuses to accept the changing times of the early 1930s, confining himself to his decaying mansion to make silent porn flicks that double as a desperate attempt to cling to his fading star. The film's title is a clever double entendre, referencing both the film technique and the dark desires of its protagonist, who becomes embroiled in a series of surreal and uncomfortable encounters with his actresses and collaborators. As the lines between reality and fantasy blur, Boy Wonder must confront his own demons and the darker aspects of Hollywood's underbelly. Set in one location, filmed entirely in real time, "Inserts" is a scathing critique of Tinseltown's excesses and the true cost of ambition.