Stanley Cuba

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Mike Birbiglia
Mike Birbiglia

Stanley

Daniel Asher
Daniel Asher

Pancrazio

Bill Barnett
Bill Barnett

Prescot

Jessica Bishop
Jessica Bishop

Model (as Jessica Stasulis)

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    Photography student Stanley Cuba's (Mike Birbiglia) life has striking parallels to that of iconic director Stanley Kubrick -- except that our Stanley is neither famous nor exceptionally talented. But an upcoming photo contest may give Stanley his "Shining" moment. Filled with clever references to Kubrick's oeuvre, this first feature from writer-director Per Anderson screened at festivals in Santa Barbara, Calif., and Milan.

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    2007-01-01

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