Enjoy our 30 minute CCTV experimental variety show online for the first time in 2024!
“Experimentally ILL TV: Return To Form” online debut!
Reply
Category Archives: Radio
See Experimentally ILL’s funny PSA at Boston Underground Film Fest at The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA! 3/22 5PM!
A quick video shout reminding you to watch @d.l.polonsky and I’s weird PSA before The Dunwich Horrors at @BOSunderground at @BrattleTheatre! #BUFF24 #BostonUndergroundFilmFestival #BrattleTheatre #indiefilm #newenglandfilm #undergroundfilm #horrorfilm @cctvcambridge @bostonopenscreen
Share this:
D.L. Polonsky in “A Problem With Now” (Experimentally ILL: The Movie 4) — See more at ILL 5 2/13/24 at The Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline! 7PM!
As of RIGHT NOW the 2/13/24 edition of @BostonOpenScreen and our presentation of Experimentally ILL: The Movie 5 appears to still be happening.
Weather permitting, LIVE IN THE NOW with DL Polonsky, some classic film clips and this meditation on TIME from ILL Movie 4!
This segment was produced, directed and edited by Michael Phelan O’Toole.
Boston Open Screen starts at 7PM at @thecoolidge! Yes, Coolidge Corner Theatre 290 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA! Ten bux!
indiefilm #experimentalfilm #comedy #timemanagement #rightnow #waynesworld #diehard #backtothefuture #experimentallyill #cctvcambridge #coolidgecornertheatre #bostonopenscreen
The Experimentally ILL movie series is produced by Michael O’Toole & Non Code.
Thanks to Cambridge Community Television!
Share this:
PRESS RELEASE: Filmmakers Announce ‘Experimentally ILL: The Movie 5” Experimental Film Premiering at Coolidge Corner Theatre’s ‘Boston Open Screen’ Event February 13, 2023
Media Contact:
Michael P. O’Toole
Manic Schematic PR
ExperimentallyILL@gmail.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Filmmakers Announce ‘Experimentally ILL: The Movie 5” Experimental Film Premiering at Coolidge Corner Theatre’s ‘Boston Open Screen’ Event February 13, 2023
(Boston, MA – January 20, 2023)
“Experimentally ILL” community TV series producers and award-winning video artists Michael P. O’Toole and Lawrence Hollie announce the fifth in a continuing series of bi-coastal productions of comedic, experimental short films. Their latest surreal video art, hilarious monologue and sketch compilation “Experimentally ILL: The Movie 5” will debut as part of the frequently sold out, long-running ‘Boston Open Screen’ monthly film showcase. It takes place at the famous Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA at 7:00PM, February 13, 2023. Ten dollar tickets are available at http://Coolidge.org
In conjunction with their ongoing Cambridge Community Television series which ‘Machete’ star Danny Trejo calls his “favorite show,” the Experimentally ILL artist collective presents an avant-garde variety program for the big screen where the counter-culture bumps up against the pop culture. MTV’s ‘Liquid Television’ meets ‘Tim and Eric’ and ‘USA Night Flight’ in this audio-visual rabbit hole produced by long-time New England indie media makers Experimentally ILL/Manic Schematic. This is made possible with the resources of the nationally recognized CCTV: Cambridge Community Television and TV Santa Barbara.
In the tradition of their own Experimentally ILL indie film festival, which ran at The Coolidge Corner Theatre and Somerville Theatre annually for five years and was lauded in local press, join Alliance For Community Media award-winning “weird local artists” Michael P. O’Toole, D.L. Polonsky, and California’s Lawrence Hollie (fresh off his brief appearance in ‘Barbie’) on their latest production. Along with friends Quincy Brisco, Hartley Pleshaw, Caleb Huntington, John Hartman, the mysterious Goth Robot 2.0 and the rest of ‘The Experimentals,’ they present and appear in an eclectic outlet that mixes mind-bending video art, hysterical short subjects and surreal sketches. Dedicated to the soiree-ing spirit of late friend filmmaker/artist/poet/Harvard employee The Professor of Surrealism Mick Cusimano.
Additionally, building off Michael P. O’Toole’s earlier Experimentally ILL podcast (which continues concurrently via ExperimentallyILL.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more), you’ll find some thought-provoking spoken word, boundary-pushing poetry, alternative event coverage and gonzo interviews with your favorite bohemian creatives, like Zombie-powered presidential candidate Vermin Supreme.
“Experimentally ILL rides again! A new month means a new movie packed with brain-breaking video art that’ll make you laugh and think! Come see us work out whimsey that’s fast becoming creative ammo for taking our shot on the film festival circuit this year!” says Experimentally LL co-founder Michael P. O’Toole.
Check out what David Wildman of The Boston Globe noted as “The underground cable access TV scene – bursting with edgy creativity!”
From New England to LA and beyond, outsider arts and entertainment abounds in this bi-coastal filmic tapestry for the silver screen.
Boston Open Screen is “Boston’s one and only open mic night for filmmakers” which takes place the second Tuesday of each month. It has hosted O’Toole, Hollie and frequent collaborator Allston, MA artist/filmmaker D.L. Polonsky’s previous Experimentally ILL shorts and other work consistently since February of ‘23.
‘Experimentally ILL: The Movie Series’ will continue as part of Boston Open Screen at The Coolidge Corner Theatre through 2024.
‘Experimentally ILL: The TV Series’ is now playing on Cambridge Community Television’s Channel 8 Thursdays at 8PM and The Needham Channel’s Community Channel Sundays 8PM. Coming soon to other Massachusetts area community television channels with California to follow.
‘Where there’s an ILL, there’s a way, so be part of the Experiment.’
Contact Michael P. O’Toole or visit ExperimentallyILL.com, Coolidge.org and CCTVCambridge.org for more information.
For publicity photos visit https://www.flickr.com/gp/198660469@N05/089cY4UN38. Please credit hi-res studio group photos to photographer Jose Figueroa. Alternate images available upon request.
###
Share this:
Experimentally ILL with Michael O’Toole #114 1/17/24 Guest: LA Filmmaker Lawrence Hollie to talk Art and Mental Health
Click to play episode:
Hosts and long-time friends Michael O’Toole and Lawrence Hollie return for the long-running Experimentally ILL podcast in this proposed “reboot” episode. The New England and California filmmakers and artists discuss the relationship between creativity and mental health.
Additionally, the other current ILL projects are touched on, like their short “Experimentally ILL” experimental films which have played as part of Boston Open Screen at The Coolidge Corner Theatre. Open Screen takes place the second Tuesday of the month at 7PM. Visit Coolidge dot org for tickets. More info: Experimentally ILL dot com
Watch the half-hour Experimentally ILL TV series on CCTV in Cambridge, MA Thursdays at 8PM EST on CCTV Channel 8. It is also available at CCTVCambridge dot org
It can also be seen on Needham Channel’s community channel in Needham, MA or at NeedhamChannel dot org
In this renewed, ongoing audio effort, stay tuned for a new podcast episode on or around the 17th of the month (at least.)
Where there’s an ILL, there’s a way! Be part of the Experiment in ’24 and more!
Share this:
Experimentally ILL: The Movie 4 1/9/24 7PM at Coolidge Corner Theatre’s ‘Boston Open Screen!‘
TONIGHT 1/9/24 at 7:00PM experience #ExperimentallyILL The Movie 4 the way it was intended – on the silver screen at Coolidge Corner Theatre with @BostonOpenScreen! An experimental compilation that will make you laugh and think!
It’s our art in action, along with a whole host of other shorts! See me and my artist friends front and center – edited pieces by myself, Lawrence Hollie (@cyberartistfuture), D.L. Polonsky, Hartley Pleshaw, Paul McGillicuddy, KJ AKA Skarletto and Goth Robot 2.0 spread video art on your face, chest and neck! Also featuring a poetry performance video by the late, great Mick Cusimano!
Coolidge dot org for tickets.
These shows do sell out. More stuff at Experimentally ILL dot com! Gratitude to @thecoolidge and @cctvcambridge for production assistance and spreading the word. Be part of the Experiment on Tv, at the movies or on our podcast!
Indiefilm #newenglandfilm #coolidgecornertheatre #videoart #experimentalfilm #comedy #BostonOpenScreen.
Share this:
“Don’t Fire…” Poem and Video by Michael Phelan O’Toole (As seen in ‘Experimentally ILL: The Movie 3‘ at Coolidge Corner Theatre)
I’m happy to share this bizzaro “Don’t Fire…” poem and video I did to close out this year of creative growth.
This played as part of #ExperimentallyThe Movie 3 at #CoolidgeCornerTheatre as part of #BostonOpenScreen.
See stuff like this and more in our fourth movie when @BostonOpenScreen returns to @TheCoolidge January 9th, 2024 at 7:00PM. Tix at Coolidge dot org. #HappyNewYear!
Share this:
Artist D.L. Polonsky on ‘The Holidays’ (from Experimentally ILL: The Movie 3)
Here is an excerpt Michael O’Toole shot and edited of the great @D.L.Polonsky on his feelings about The Holidays. #HappyHolidays from all of us at Experimentally ILL dot com!
This played as part of #Experimentally: The Movie 3 at #CoolidgeCornerTheatre as part of #BostonOpenScreen.
See stuff like this and more in Experimentally ILL: The Movie 4 when @BostonOpenScreen returns to @TheCoolidge January 9th, 2024 at 7:00PM. Tix at Coolidge dot org. Until then, #MerryChristmas and #HappyNewYear. Special thanks to @cctvcambridge!
Share this:
PRESS RELEASE: Video Artists Announce ‘Experimentally ILL: The Movie 3’ Experimental Short Film Premiering at Coolidge Corner Theatre’s ‘Boston Open Screen’ Event December 12, 2023
Media Contact:
Michael P. O’Toole,
Manic Schematic PR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Video Artists Announce ‘Experimentally ILL: The Movie 3’ Experimental Short Film Premiering at Coolidge Corner Theatre’s ‘Boston Open Screen’ Event December 12, 2023
(Boston, MA – November 20th, 2023)
“Experimentally ILL” cable access TV series producers and award-winning video artists Michael P. O’Toole and Lawrence Hollie announce the third in a continuing series of bi-coastal productions of comedic, experimental short films. Their latest surreal video art, hilarious monologue and sketch compilation “Experimentally ILL: The Movie 3” will debut as part of the frequently sold out, long-running ‘Boston Open Screen’ monthly short film showcase. This takes place at the famous Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA at 7:00PM, December 12, 2023. Ten dollar tickets are available at http://Coolidge.org
In conjunction with their ongoing Cambridge Community Television series which ‘Machete’ star Danny Trejo calls his “favorite show,” the Experimentally ILL artist collective presents an avant-garde variety program for the big screen where the counter-culture bumps up against the pop culture. MTV’s ‘Liquid Television’ meets ‘Tim and Eric’ and ‘USA Night Flight’ in this audio-visual rabbit hole produced by long-time New England indie media makers Experimentally ILL/Manic Schematic. This is made possible with the resources of the nationally recognized CCTV: Cambridge Community Television and TV Santa Barbara.
In the tradition of their own Experimentally ILL indie film festival, which ran at The Coolidge Corner Theatre and Somerville Theatre annually for five years and was lauded in local press, join Alliance For Community Media award-winning “weird local artists” Michael P. O’Toole, D.L. Polonsky, and California’s Lawrence Hollie (fresh off his brief appearance in ‘Barbie’) on their latest production. Along with friends Quincy Brisco, Hartley Pleshaw, Caleb Huntington, John Hartman, the mysterious Goth Robot 2.0 and the rest of ‘The Experimentals,’ they present and appear in an eclectic outlet that mixes mind-bending video art, hysterical short subjects and surreal sketches. Dedicated to the soiree-ing spirit of late friend filmmaker/artist/poet/Harvard employee The Professor of Surrealism Mick Cusimano.
Additionally, building off Michael P. O’Toole’s earlier Experimentally ILL podcast (which continues concurrently via ExperimentallyILL.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more), you’ll find some thought-provoking spoken word, boundary-pushing poetry, alternative event coverage and gonzo interviews with your favorite bohemian creatives, like Zombie-powered presidential candidate Vermin Supreme.
“I’ve worked with innovative producer Lawrence Hollie and eccentric artist D.L. Polonsky for years on film festivals, short films and podcasts. After having our own separate community TV shows like Random Acts and Solipsist’s Dispatch, doing Experimentally ILL as a TV show and now spun-off movie series is a return to form. We’ll show off new work of our own and curate cool video art and films from friends. The hip, friendly CCTV, who bolsters us to “make art, be heard,” is the perfect place to support this. All local underground art lovers should want to attend to see what’s next,” says Experimentally LL co-founder Michael P. O’Toole.
Check out what David Wildman of The Boston Globe noted as “The underground cable access TV scene – bursting with edgy creativity!”
From New England to LA and beyond, outsider arts and entertainment abounds in this bi-coastal filmic tapestry for the silver screen.
Boston Open Screen is “Boston’s one and only open mic night for filmmakers” which takes place the second Tuesday of each month. It has hosted O’Toole, Hollie and frequent collaborator Allston, MA artist/filmmaker D.L. Polonsky’s previous Experimentally ILL shorts and other work consistently since January of ‘23.
‘Experimentally ILL: The Movie Series’ will continue as part of Boston Open Screen at The Coolidge Corner Theatre into 2024.
‘Experimentally ILL: The TV Series’ is now playing on Cambridge Community Television’s Channel 8 Thursdays at 8PM and The Needham Channel’s Community Channel Sundays 8PM. Coming soon to other Massachusetts area community television channels with California to follow.
‘Where there’s an ILL, there’s a way, so be part of the Experiment.’
Contact Michael P. O’Toole or visit ExperimentallyILL.com, Coolidge.org and CCTVCambridge.org for more information. For publicity photos visit https://www.flickr.com/gp/198660469@N05/089cY4UN38. Please credit hi-res studio group photos to photographer Jose Figueroa. Alternate images available upon request.
###
Share this:
See Experimentally ILL: The Movie 2 on 11/14/23 at The Coolidge Corner Theatre as part of Boston Open Screen 7PM!
Tickets: https://coolidge.org/events/open-screen
Get ready for the Second Coming as myself and Lawrence Hollie AKA @CyberArtistFuture ask you to SHARE this VIDEO and bring your vessel to the 11/14/23 edition of #BostonOpenScreen at @TheCoolidge at 7PM to see #ExperimentallyILL: The Movie 2 and more!
Yes, Brookline, MA’s #CoolidgeCornerTheatre will play host to another short hilarious, experimental art flick starring the likes of myself, DL Polonsky, #DannyTrejo, @HartleyPleshaw poetry from the late, great #MickCusimano and more!
Open Screen takes place the second Tuesday of the month. Bring a short that is ten minutes max and it will play before a crowd! Nothing is prescreened! This is where we make good on the promise of the premise – as you never know what The Experimentals and Experimentally ILL will bring to the table! Where there’s an ILL, there’s a way. Be part of the Experiment tomorrow! Lots of stuff shot at @cctvcambridge and @tvsantabarbara! #moviescreening #newenglandfilm #indiefilms
Experimentally ILL 