September 21, 2017 · 3 min read

‘Infinity Baby,’ ‘The Trip to Spain’ open at the Ross

Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon in "The Trip to Spain"

"The Trip to Spain," with Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, opens at the Ross Sept. 22.

“Infinity Baby” and “The Trip To Spain” open at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center Sept. 22.

“Infinity Baby,” Bob Byington’s pointed and droll dissection of contemporary life and relationships, involves babies who don’t age, emotionally stunted men and a unique technique for breaking up with unwanted girlfriends.

Director Bob Byington will appear opening night at the 7:30 p.m. screening of “Infinity Baby” for a question and answer session with the audience.

Owing to a genetic mix-up, involving stem cell research, Neo (Nick Offerman) is able to offer a service for aspiring parents who never want to leave the baby bubble — infants who do not age.

Ben (Kieran Culkin), a serial monogamist who says he wants to find the right woman but is always looking for the next one. His pals Larry (Kevin Corrigan) and Malcolm (Martin Starr) are hired to market the service to those keen to nurture. While Ben swipes through his smart phone looking for the next partner, Malcolm and Larry consider taking on the maintenance of one of the timeless toddlers.

Ostensibly about the scientific “innovation” of a breed of babies that never age, the satirical premise allows Byington to cleverly explore the frequently dysfunctional dynamics of dating, parenting, corporate shenanigans, consumerism and work relationships.

"Infinity Baby" trailer

“The Trip to Spain” offers more of the same scenery, food and conversation that filled Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon’s first two trips.

After jaunts through northern England and Italy, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon embark on another culinary road trip. This time around, the guys head to Spain to sample the best of the country’s gastronomic offerings in between rounds of their hilariously off-the-cuff banter.

Over plates of pintxos and paella, the pair exchange barbs and their patented celebrity impressions, as well as more serious reflections on what it means to settle into middle age.