After Hours
Desperate to escape his mind-numbing routine, uptown Manhattan office worker Paul Hackett ventures downtown for a hookup...
In the quirky comedy Kabluey, directed by Scott Prendergast, a directionless man named Salman finds himself thrust into an unexpected role when his brother is deployed to Iraq, leaving behind a stressed-out wife, Leslie, played by Lisa Kudrow, and two rambunctious young sons. Desperate for help, Leslie recruits Salman to watch the children, but his inept parenting skills quickly prove disastrous. In a last-ditch effort to salvage her sanity and their finances, Leslie lands Salman a bizarre job: standing on a highway median wearing a massive, bright blue costume to advertise a struggling internet startup called Kabluey. As Salman endures the sweltering heat, mocking commuters, and the daily chaos of his sister-in-law's crumbling household, he becomes an unlikely symbol of resilience and absurdity. The film balances deadpan humor with poignant moments, exploring themes of family, failure, and the quiet desperation of modern life. With a stellar supporting cast including Teri Garr, Christine Taylor, and Conchata Ferrell, this offbeat comedy offers a heartfelt, gently surreal look at finding purpose in the most unexpected places.