California Dorks (Parody of Katy Perry’s California Gurls)
The Dungeon Masters Documentary Trailer.
Trailer for The Dungeon Masters from Dungeon Masters Movie on Vimeo.
An evil drow elf is displaced by Hurricane Katrina. A sanitation worker lures
friends into a “Sphere of Annihilation.†A failed super-villain starts a cable-access show involving ninjas, puppets and a cooking segment.These are the characters, real and imagined, of Keven McAlester’s documentary
THE DUNGEON MASTERS. Against the backdrop of crumbling middle-class America, two men and one woman devote their lives to Dungeons and Dragons, the storied role- playing game, and its various descendants. As their baroque fantasies clash with mundane real lives, the characters find it increasingly difficult to allay their fear, loneliness, and disappointment with the game’s imaginary triumphs. Soon the true heroic act of each character’s real life emerges, and the film follows each as he or she summons the courage to face it. Along the way, THE DUNGEON MASTERS re-imagines the tropes of classic heroic cinema, creating an intimate portrait of minor struggles and triumphs writ large.Keven McAlester was born in New Haven, Connecticut; grew up in Dallas, Texas; and graduated from Harvard University. THE DUNGEON MASTERS is his second feature. His first film, YOU’RE GONNA MISS ME, won the jury prize at AFI’s Silverdocs festival, and was nominated for Best Documentary at the 2006 Independent Spirit Awards. His other recent work includes “Seven Plus or Minus Two,” a short film installation now showing at the Akademie der Künste, Berlin; and music videos for Spoon, the New Year, and Caroline Polachek of Chairlift. He’s also currently producing a documentary by director Rory Kennedy for HBO. He lives in Los Angeles and New York.
I find these documentaries interesting that peer into the geekiest of the geeks. Be it Larping, World of Warcraft or battling it out on Donkey Kong. Now Dungeons & Dragons.
X-Nerds
Ladies and gentleman, I give you…“The X-Nerds!!†Allow me to list these superheroes and their special powers, from left to right…
“Dr. Puma†– Known for his trademark can of Fanta, this laid back doctor has the power to grow his hair to any length on command. For some reason, he chose this length.
“Sticky Smiles†– Never seen without his huge stick bo staff, this hero has the power to masturbate for hours on end without stopping until it’s time for D&D with his cousins.
“The Red-Headed Stepchild†– Armed with, I don’t know, I’m gonna say wooden fish(?) dangling from his custom Ocean Pacific bodysuit, this superhero has the power of endless viriginity.
“The Bricklayer†– This superhero used to be part of the Youth Manhandling Crime Association (YMCA), but has now struck out on his own. Instantly recognizable, even on a bike at night, this hero has the power of coming out during his sophomore year in college, without really surprising anyone.
“The Magic Magician†– After being cursed to wear mandals for eternity by his arch-nemesis, The Quarterback, this hero began wielding his signature weapon, um…fuck, what is that? A butterknife? Well anyway, he doesn’t wash his hair and has the power of lice.
“Didn’t-Think-This-Through Man†– Armed with the labeling gun from his after school job at a grocery store, this hero has the power of courtesy/apology. A necessary trait, since he runs into everything due to his box helmet. (Fun fact: Has accidentally touched a boob, and is therefore the most sexually experienced of The X-Nerds.)
“The Douchebagger†– While the rest of The X-Nerds were designing their costumes, The Douchebagger just took off one sock and put his watch around his bicep. He has the power to make those around him think that he tries to pretend he’s cooler than everyone else but whatever, he’s a nerd just like us. Who cares if his older brother was on the soccer team? Fuck Trevor and his stupid necklace.So there you have The X-Nerds. Fighting crime, one lonely, awkward afternoon in the park at a time.
