Boys Go to Jupiter
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Back by popular demand, join a one-night-only screening of Boys Go to Jupiter. Buckle up for a surreal trip through suburban Florida: a delightfully odd coming-of-age animated comedy framed by lo-fi melodies, strange friendships, and one very suspicious orange juice corporation. Created entirely in Blender–yes, the free open-source 3D software—Julian Glander pulled off this feature-length wonder in just 90 days with a DIY spirit that shines on screen.
ON SCREEN: Boys Go To Jupiter
2024. Directed by Julian Glander. Runtime: 90 minutes. Not Rated.
Set in the liminal period between Christmas and New Year’s, the story follows the adventures of Billy 5000 (Jack Corbett), a teenage gig worker with a rise-and-grind mindset whose quest to make $5,000 is derailed by the appearance of a gelatinous little dude from outer space. Using the power of lo-fi musical numbers and deadpan comedy, Billy must save Donut and his family from the evil schemes of the Dolphin Groves Juice Company. The voice cast—which also includes Julio Torres, Sarah Sherman, Joe Pera, Cole Escola, and Elsie Fisher—is a who’s who of weirdo comedy all-stars, adding to the charmingly strange vibe.