| 2007 | Smiley Facemovie

However, she commits the "original sin" of the movie: eating a batch of cupcakes her roommate Steve () explicitly told her not to touch. Unbeknownst to Jane, they are pot cupcakes. Now "stratospherically baked," Jane spends the rest of her 88-minute runtime in a series of increasingly bizarre misadventures across Los Angeles. A Masterclass in Comedy

as Steve the Dealer, complete with "cringe-y white-boy dreads". Jane Lynch as the casting director. John Cho and Danny Trejo in hilarious vignettes. Why You Should Watch It Now

Directed by indie legend ( Mysterious Skin ), the film follows Jane F. (played with absolute commitment by Anna Faris ), a struggling LA actress whose only real hobby is "waking and baking". Jane starts her day with a simple to-do list: Go to an acting audition. Pay the electricity bill in person. Smiley FaceMovie | 2007

You might be surprised by how many familiar faces pop up in Jane's hazy world: as Brevin, the dweeby, lovesick admirer.

At just over 80 minutes, it’s a lean, mean, indie trip that uses creative cinematography and a vibrant soundtrack (including "Star Guitar" by The Chemical Brothers) to put you right in Jane's headspace. However, she commits the "original sin" of the

If you were perusing the "Comedy" section of Blockbuster back in the late 2000s, you might have missed a neon-soaked gem hidden among the Pineapple Express knock-offs. Released in 2007, isn’t just another stoner flick—it’s a surreal, intelligently constructed masterpiece of "inspired insanity" that deserves a permanent spot on your watchlist. The Setup: One Cupcake Too Many

The Ultimate Trip: Revisiting Gregg Araki’s Smiley Face (2007) A Masterclass in Comedy as Steve the Dealer,

Despite a lukewarm box office at the time, the film has grown into a significant cult classic. It predates the "female-led weed comedy" wave seen in shows like Broad City and remains "refreshingly funny" without being preachy.