Movies by Curt McDowell

Peed Into the Wind

Peed Into the Wind

“PEED INTO THE WIND smears across the screen like one of those dirty underground comic books. It’s loaded with a lot of big scenes and unusual looking people that make this epic resemble a clogged toilet. Unfortunately, since several of the performers were not as loyal as Ainslie Pryor and John Thomas, the plot is difficult to follow but in no way hinders the sewer-like sequences. It’s quite enjoyable and possesses the releasing power of an enema.” –George Kuchar. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.

Truth for Ruth

Truth for Ruth

Curt McDowell relates an idea for a film to Ted Davis. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.

Wieners and Buns Musical

Wieners and Buns Musical

A musical about an unhappy couple and the man that stands between them. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

Ainslie Trailer

Ainslie Trailer

A short promotional film directed by Curt McDowell for 'Underground Cinema 12'. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.

The Mean Brothers "Get Stood Up"

The Mean Brothers "Get Stood Up"

Two brothers are stood up and lament through song. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

True Blue and Dreamy

True Blue and Dreamy

"A surreal meditation on a cigarette billboard using a very strange ballerina as an allegory for something or other Indescribably funny." - Seattle International Film Festival, 1978. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.

Sparkle's Tavern

Sparkle's Tavern

Siblings hide their ownership of a bordello from their mother. When she is visited by a man who shares the joys of sexual enlightenment with her, her entire world is turned upside down.

Taboo: The Single and the LP

Taboo: The Single and the LP

Blend of documentary and domestic melodrama featuring a series of sexually charged vignettes inspired by a piece of toilet graffiti. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.

A Visit to Indiana

A Visit to Indiana

Super 8 home movie footage of McDowell's trip home to Indiana, with voice-over by McDowell and Ted Davis.

Ronnie

Ronnie

Ronnie is a short exposé of a handsome young street hustler Curt McDowell met in San Francisco. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

Beaver Fever

Beaver Fever

A short comedy by Curt McDowell. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

Stinky-Butt

Stinky-Butt

A comedic satire of psychological thrillers. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

Confessions

Confessions

Curt McDowell has a confession for his parents. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.