Kumar Pallana is a guy you could pass on the street and never give a second look, but if you've ever seen a Wes Anderson film you'll recognise him as the surrogate 4th Wilson brother. Kumar is the guy who played 'Mr Littlejeans' in 'Bottle Rocket', and 'Pagoda' in 'The Royal Tenenbaums' a performance i've mentioned before.

A new doucmentary charts the friendship of Kumar Pallana and "PR/Management guru" Dave Brown. 'My 88yr Old Best Friend' is a fascinating inside look at a man who has become a cult figure in more recent times but is no stranger to the world of entertainment. Kumar (and I only know this from watching the extras on 'The Royal Tenenbaums' dvd) is an amazing plate spinner, ring juggler, magician and all round 'old school' entertainer, he's been around since the 50's and even performed as an opening act for the Rat Pack. That is cool as fuck.

The film looks absolutely hilarious, but I have a feeling all you have to do is point a camera at the guy and he'd start making jokes or pulling a chain of hankerchiefs out of his pocket. The film follows Kumar and Brown as they tour across america gigging at cruddy looking bars, small clubs and even senior citizens homes.

Kumar Pallana, a god amongst men. If he shives you with a pen knife it's becuase you were asking for it.

Check out the trailer and website here, then go tell your friends. then visit the site again

found over at bigscreenlittlescreen