The indie smash “Napoleon Dynamite” left me with cultural whiplash. What the heck is everybody laughing at?

Still, it launched the one-note career of star Jon Heder and proved a difficult mojo to Xerox (”Eagle vs. Shark” sure did try, though).

Now, a new film by a young writer/director/star is trying to capture that “ND” spirit. It’s got the title right, that’s for sure.

“HottieBoombaLottie” which recently screened at the LA Film Festival, follows a quirky young lad with a Wolverine style ‘do. Already, it’s got our attention. Here’s The Hollywood Reporter’s take on the film. [click to continue...]