Tapeheads

1988, 89 minutes, Rated M

Ivan and Josh (John Cusack and Tim Robbins) are a pair of unemployed security guards who are seeking to fulfil a lifelong dream of music-video production. Along the way they encounter the worst the music and television business has to offer, falling victim to a few scams and all the while clinging to their unbeatable optimism. Finally they hit upon an idea to resurrect a long-dead 1960s group, wth disastrous results. Blues legends Junior Walker and Sam Moore make appearances and the film also features Bo Diddley and Devo. This comedy takes a twist when the pair receive a potentially damaging videotae of a prominent politician indulging in his bizarre fetish and the two try to cash in on their find.