

PTA directed WHAT now? Adam Sandler's dog plays chess. Cinema peaked in 2002.
Part of Adam Sandler’s informal “Meatball Series,” Ballchewer (2002) was shot during the making of Punch-Drunk Love. The short shows Luis Guzmán playing chess with Sandler’s pit bull, Meatball, while Emily Watson brings them beers.
Direction
PTA treats dog chess like serious psychological drama
Acting
Luis Guzmán committing fully to this nonsense

Director
Paul Thomas Anderson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot during the Punch-Drunk Love production, this was never officially released and only exists as bootleg footage.
The 'Meatball Series' refers to multiple Sandler shorts featuring his pit bull, making this the most prestigious entry by default.