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Boy this was something I was ready to hate. And I did initially. Through 20 minutes of Funny Ha Ha, the second, I believe, film by Bujalski I was ready to turn it off. But then I started to be warmed by the babbling, silly, neurotic and alienated people in the film. Then, I realized I was watching me when I was 25, and suddenly it all began to matter. What can I say?
The lead in Funny Ha Ha is Kate Dollenmayer, who despite her apparent lack of acting experience is a real charm by the end. Part of the film reminded me of Eric Rhomer; one of my favorites. There’s also a little Woody Allen here, and probably more Hal Hartley than I would be aware of.

Not a lot happening here, but some genuinely funny moments. I especially liked the guy (Dave) who had a girlfriend who walks the Dollenmayer character to her car (after a party hosted by he and his partner), in order to attempt one of the most awkward and hilarious passes I’ve ever seen in a film.
Here’s a photo of Dave in action shortly before the pass.