The Real Blonde

This romantic comedy from writer and director Tom DiCillo follows some New York City pals seeking authenticity with the real blonde, a symbol of amorous perfection. Joe (Matthew Modine) is an out-of-work actor struggling for even bit parts in Madonna music videos by groveling in front of a ...more

If you're not quite sure what's been resolved or what points have been made at the end of The Real Blonde, don't worry. Director Tom DiCillo's plot points are like driftwood colliding as it meanders downriver: if lives touch, it's because of chance and location, not because they compel themselves to. DiCillo's characters are usually living in opposition to their dreams. Joe (Matthew Modine) is an actor who longs for success but is so afraid of artistic compromise that he refuses several jobs. ...more