Film Geek 2024

Scott Pelk, a film enthusiast with an awkward social demeanor, toils away at Video Connections in Portland, Oregon. His claim to fame is his website, www.scottysfilmpage.com, which, despite its potential, remains woefully underappreciated. A diligent worker, Scotty’s relentless passion for cinema often proves more curse than blessing, ultimately leading to his termination due to his overwhelming presence at the video store. As he navigates the city in search of a new job, he finds himself visiting various video stores, only to be met with rejection.

During one such expedition, Scotty stumbles upon Niko, a captivating young woman devouring The Films of David Cronenberg on the MAX. Entranced by her presence and impressed by her cinematic tastes, Scotty becomes fixated on striking up a conversation. Unfortunately for him, Niko’s indifference is palpable as she dismisses his advances.

The turning point arrives when Scotty lands an unconventional job at Portland Staffing Resources, where he finds himself struggling to connect with his coworkers amidst a sea of auto parts. His first day is marked by confusion and disorientation, with movie talk being the sole thread connecting him to his new colleagues. As he commutes home, fate conspires to reunite Scotty with Niko, this time over coffee, where she invites him to her art show later that evening.

The night unfolds with Niko’s art show, where she deliberately kisses Scotty in a calculated attempt to provoke her ex-boyfriend, Brandon. The sparks fly as they converse and share a connection, culminating in a marijuana-fueled adventure at a party filled with like-minded film enthusiasts. As the night wears on, Scotty becomes increasingly smitten, but his affections are met with Niko’s mixed signals.

Over the following days, Scotty persistently calls Niko, desperate to secure a date. Eventually, she agrees, and they embark on an evening of dinner, movie-watching, and bar-hopping. However, Brandon’s sudden appearance at the bar puts an abrupt end to their budding romance.

As Scotty continues to obsess over Niko, his calls go unanswered. It isn’t until he confronts her in person, bearing flowers and a balloon, that she reveals her true intentions: using him as a pawn to rekindle her relationship with Brandon. The revelation sends Scotty into a downward spiral of despair and self-loathing, culminating in the destruction of his would-be gift for Niko.

In the aftermath of this crushing blow, Scotty is left to confront the harsh realities of his own vulnerabilities and the capricious nature of those he has come to care about.

The solitary moments of Scotty (no actor name provided) are disrupted by the insistent ringing of his phone, shattering the intimacy he had cultivated in his bathroom sanctuary. The caller on the other end is an editor from Willamette Week, eager to chronicle the enigmatic figure behind the provocative website that has piqued the curiosity of Portland’s inhabitants. As Scotty’s article is published and his online presence explodes into popularity, he finds himself catapulted into the spotlight, his humble abode transformed into a bustling hub of activity and attention. The once-obscure creator now basks in the glow of local celebrity status, his digital empire expanding to fill a spacious office.

Meanwhile, amidst this whirlwind of recognition, Niko (no actor name provided) bursts into Video Connections, seeking refuge from the tumult that has erupted with Brandon. As Scotty tends to autograph-seekers, he is approached by the troubled Niko, their conversation rekindling an old flame and ultimately leading to a tender reunion. The camera pans back to Scotty’s private quarters once more, as the protagonist’s imagination drifts back to the solitary pleasure that had initially interrupted his reverie. This time, however, the fantasy is tinged with a newfound sense of satisfaction, hinting at the possibility that the entire sequence – phone call, fame, and all – was merely an extension of Scotty’s inner world, a product of his vivid imagination.