Name: Joe's Apt.
Genre: Short, Comedy
Duration: 2 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Arija Bareikis, Mark Rosenthal

MTV used to show this little gem during commercial breaks.  It's just a silly story of all the roaches that live witha 20 something named Joe. Cleverly executed, this one still holds up almost 10 years later. This short paved the way for the popular long-form commercial that was done to death in the late 1990's. This little show is an example of the innovativeness that MTV has lost in their bid for more money and the pop generation.  They used to have more left of center stuff; now it's all commerical pop.

The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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Joe's apartment is infested with a peculiar kind of pest. Things do not go well when he brings home a hot date.

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Joe's Apt.

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