LolliLove

LolliLove is a mockumentary co-written by, directed by and starring Jenna Fischer. The film is about a hip, misguided Southern California couple who decide to make a difference in the lives of the homeless by giving them lollipops with a cheery slogan on the wrapper. The film also stars James Gunn (Fischer's then-husband) and Peter Alton, who were also co-writers, though about half of the film's dialogue was improvised by the cast. Fischer talked... more

LolliLove is a mockumentary co-written by, directed by and starring Jenna Fischer. The film is about a hip, misguided Southern California couple who decide to make a difference in the lives of the homeless by giving them lollipops with a cheery slogan on the wrapper. The film also stars James Gunn (Fischer's then-husband) and Peter Alton, who were also co-writers, though about half of the film's dialogue was improvised by the cast. Fischer talked about the creative process behind the film in an interview with a St. Louis-based arts and entertainment magazine: The film is in the style of This Is Spinal Tap or Waiting for Guffman with a transgressive core. It mixes fact and fiction: Gunn's and Fischer's characters are named James and Jenna Gunn, the film was shot in their actual home, it incorporates scenes from their wedding footage, and the cast hands out lollipops to homeless people during the climax of the film. Principal photography cost $1,500 and was completed in 12 days. The... less