Rodrigo Garcia wrote and directed TIRED OF BEING FUNNY, starring John Mahoney and Lili Taylor. The film is a haunting dramedy about a family of comedians dealing with the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Ben and Alex’s music supports the conversation between the two leads, highlighting the joy and sorrow they share together.
SUCCESSFUL ALCOHOLICS, written and starring TJ Miller with Lizzy Caplan and Tony Hale, is a comedy that takes a dark turn as a successful couple deal with their out-of-control drinking problems. Much like the film, the score combines indie comedy and poignant dramatic realism through a haunting thematic melody.
Comedic duo Garfunkel & Oates's album MUSIC SONGS immediately jumped to number one on CDBaby. Produced by Ben and Alex, the EP is an intimate recreation of their live performances. They can be seen at UCB and The Laugh Factory in Los Angeles, and their Youtube videos have entertained millions. Buy the album on iTunes.
MINT IN BOX tells the story of what happens when your blind date discovers you still play with toys. Starring Thomas Middleditch, the film recently screened at the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival, receiving much praise. Star Wars fans would be shocked to see the destruction of so many collectibles.
The second season of FRANK TV airs on TBS. Starring comic chameleon Frank Caliendo, the sketch comedy show lampoons everything from current events to historic figures. In addition to helping set the tone of the show with a screwball theme song, Alex and Ben’s score spans a diverse range to match Caliendo’s impersonations.
The song SO IN LOVE was featured on Oxygen's TORI & DEAN. The show followed the couple recording the song in the studio and ended with a music video paying tribute to great singing couples of the past. Check out the song and video on Oxygen’s website.