Be Good
Posted on 12/19/2008 by Kathy McManus
In the short film Be Good, Joe is the ultimate slacker, hung over and screwed up.
But during a rare sober moment as he turns 30, Joe decides it’s suddenly time to become a responsible person. Lurching hilariously toward that goal, he’s more shocked than anyone at the surprise ending that finally gives meaning to his life.
Be Good was directed by Barney Cokeliss. Read full article


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Fun, but aren't there many ways to be "good"?
This is farce, and I enjoyed it because the actor is appealing and cute, and because the individual scenes made me laugh.
But if I were to take this as a serious meditation on responsibility, I’d argue with the premise that the 30-year-old hasn’t done any good in his life so far. He had a lot of people to celebrate his birthday with. He’s kind to the children in his neighborhood. He has a conscience. With just a bit of domestication, he becomes an ideal boyfriend for his pretty neighbor. In short, this is a likable guy who’s “being good” by being a friend to the people around him.
I might write about this on my blog, which you can find by googling the word “blogicaster.”
The Blogicaster | 5 months, 1 week ago
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being responsible
can liberty mutual provide the readers with their political contributions. As responcible member of the corporate comunity it would be interesting to know if they are part of the flock of insurance companies that is spending over 1 million dollars a day in attack adds and misinformation concerning the present health car bill that is presently in congress. In fact they are part of that flock. Its imporatant to be responsible….. It would be nice to see a movie about the woman who gets denied her health insurance because of one of the many loop holes insurance companies place in their coverage.
seth grodofsky | 4 months, 3 weeks ago
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the home run
it is nice
asefa hgos | 4 months ago
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be good
i really liked this short story,it actully had all the enjoy of a reg movie but shorter.
karen prater | 4 months ago
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Little question
when he’s asking for the dog, what does the lady ask him before he replies “no it won’t work, i need something that matters if it dies”
Andrea | 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Owner/Operator Octopus Audio/Video/Music/Photo/Dat
I loved the mini movie. It was really funny, well-performed, especially the lady at the Animal Clinic. She played the part extremely well. No other could have gave such a unique expression. Without further speaking, her looks said it all! The main character, was amazing in being a cool, shy, guy that girls really love, well I love. The editing and music, sound effects drew my attention to appreciate the wholeness of the finished movie. I enjoyed every moment, and give much credit to the writer, and all other technical, equipment operators, set designs, multiple locations, hair designers, makeup artists, music scores, etc.. Smiles
Noreene Bostick | 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Not bad at all
I am personally perplexed by this idea that paragons like Mother Theresa and other are the only thing I should find inspiration in…really? Everyone has to start somewhere, and for me, this film was about where one guy ‘started’. In this case his start was as simple as becoming self aware enough to realize he needed to give something back. If he had gone from slacker to saint by the end of the film, I would have found that far more ridiculous than the baby rescue. We don’t have a shortage in the world of caring people who do nothing, we have a shortage of people that even bother to care.
Froo | 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Not bad at all
I am personally perplexed by this idea that paragons like Mother Theresa and other are the only thing I should find inspiration in…really? Everyone has to start somewhere, and for me, this film was about where one guy ‘started’. In this case his start was as simple as becoming self aware enough to realize he needed to give something back. If he had gone from slacker to saint by the end of the film, I would have found that far more ridiculous than the baby rescue. We don’t have a shortage in the world of caring people who do nothing, we have a shortage of people that even bother to care.
Froo | 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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AIRPORT
Its preposterous becauze the dogs of america n eu who dont save babies created the poverty and c h a o s state whoe citizenz and goverment cannot built an real airports,real hotels, real to cut the story – real everythings. the country ha 40% unemplyment at only 2million populi. imagine america having the samme nombers??? wouldnt america be in h e l l? you will endure bcz its worth it. the cradle of civilization mussnot b mised by any human on this earth – whatever the system shape of state. it is the country that matter-not the airports n hotels. ppl r so warm they will onvite u to stay at their beautifull houses u will practicly been rendered imposible to say to them the no.If you knew, you would have come in a han-operated wheelchair. greetings from macedonia the cradle of civilization/s, and remember – this is n o t greece. We dont #### sheep over here. We #### cosmic freedom coz we have nothing yet everything to lose. So please come. :)
THE DOG | 3 months, 2 weeks ago
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AIRPORT
Its preposterous becauze the dogs of america n eu who dont save babies created the poverty and c h a o s state whoe citizenz and goverment cannot built an real airports,real hotels, real to cut the story – real everythings. the country ha 40% unemplyment at only 2million populi. imagine america having the samme nombers??? wouldnt america be in h e l l? you will endure bcz its worth it. the cradle of civilization mussnot b mised by any human on this earth – whatever the system shape of state. it is the country that matter-not the airports n hotels. ppl r so warm they will onvite u to stay at their beautifull houses u will practicly been rendered imposible to say to them the no.If you knew, you would have come in a han-operated wheelchair. greetings from macedonia the cradle of civilization/s, and remember – this is n o t greece. We dont #### sheep over here. We #### cosmic freedom coz we have nothing yet everything to lose. So please come. :)
THE DOG | 3 months, 2 weeks ago
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