Curt McDowell Movies

Symphony for a Sinner (1979) was a long, lavishly photographed color film generally considered the magnum opus of the class productions.

"This film is about depression, although it's not that depressing. I suppose it has a message of faith and hope in it ... it does for me .... But...

A continuous dissolve of 87 male and female nudes. "The film's fascination lies with the suspense of that magic moment, halfway between two persons,...

A diverse program of films and videos by various artists who challenge conventional representations of gender, family and sexuality, curated by Tom...

Two men hypnotize their roommate and attempt to force him to fall in love.

A documentary portrait of filmmaker George Kuchar conducting a tour of his apartment where he displays memorabilia and his toys which were used for...

Willy and Billy attempt to entertain while struggling with their primal urges.

"In Xmas 1986, George Kuchar’s mother Stella has come to stay with him for the holidays. After a series of dinners with friends, Stella’s...

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

A musical revue of lewd routines.

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

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

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