An Independent Documentary:
Something To Entertain You
Meet The Artists You Will Never Forget
Karen & Tony Barone
Directed By Jon & Mary Orlin
New Screening Just Added
XOXO Palm Springs Arts & Culture Celebration
Part of AmDocs Showcase of Films
Friday, June 19, 2026
6:00pm
Palm Springs Cultural Center (formerly the Camelot Theatre) Theater 1
2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs
Latest News
We are excited to announce a new screening date in Palm Springs during the first year of the XOXO Palm Springs Arts & Culture Celebration. The film will be presented Friday, June 19th at 6pm at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. This is the same 500-seat theater where the film premiered. Buy Tickets on the PS Cultural Center website and look for the 6pm button near the bottom of that page to purchase your ticket.
The screening is part of the AmDocs Showcase, featuring some of the favorite films from the AmDocs film festival.
The reponse to our World Premiere at the AmDocs film festival in March was amazing and beyond our wildest expectations. We are overwhelmed and nearly speechless.
After the screening, we interviewed people on the way out of the theater. This is what they said about the documentary:
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About The Film
Karen & Tony Barone are two artists you will never forget! They inspire you to see art in a different light. Everything - from their car, clothes and even food - is art. The Barones are on a personal mission to entertain the world through their art.
Something to Entertain You, an independent documentary by Jon and Mary Orlin, takes you on a colorful and magical journey through the art and lives of this husband and wife team. For decades, they have been creating unique, clever and memorable art in various forms and mediums.
Their sculptural works are instantly recognizable. While they are known throughout the Palm Springs, California area for dozens of larger than life aluminum sculptures of rabbits, dogs and superheroes that dot the Coachella Valley, there is MUCH more to their compelling and joyful story.
Director’s Statement
The directors started this project after seeing the artists work from the highway. They wanted to know who made these giant, colorful sculptures and what was their story?
During a 6 year filmmaking journey, we gained the trust of the Barones and a better understanding of them. We also discovered they had lessons for all of us.
What People Are Saying
It is truly amazing. I’ve seen a lot documentaries and this is in the Top 5.
I loved it. So did the crowd... Ultimately, it’s a beautiful love story.
Richard Jay-Alexander
Broadway Producer & Director
(The Filmmakers) reveal just enough of the mystery while still preserving the magic – a rare balance.
If you get the chance to watch it, don’t miss it. It’s absolutely worth seeing.
Debbie King
This film is a must-see... It is a beautifully done documentary that leaves you with a deeper appreciation for the art that surrounds us.
Pat Krause
Jon and Mary Orlin’s new documentary about (the Barones) captures what they do best.
The doc is informative, fun, and made me appreciate the talents of the Barones even more.
Craig Prater
Int’l Film Festival Executive & Author
This is a must see. A universal love story on so many levels. A story of two amazing artists that live their art.
Peter Palladino
Artist & Photographer
It's an enjoyable, uplifting depiction of their world -- a testament to love for art, love for someone else, and what commitment to both can look like.
Carla De Luca
Documentary Director, America's Wine: The Legacy of Prohibition
It was genuinely funny, interesting, and kept me entertained the whole way through. You won’t want to miss it.
Kristina Stosek
Entrepreneur & Cookbook Author
The documentary was beyond good. It was terrific. In fact I’d love to see it again.
Phyllis Eisenberg
It was not only fabulous, it was inspiring!
Rachel Druten
About The Filmmakers
Jon Orlin
Executive Producer, Director, Editor, Director of Photography
Jon Orlin was an Executive Producer at CNN for many news programs during his 14 years at the network. He later co-founded Yahoo's FinanceVision and later Yahoo! Studios. Jon also ran the video department at TechCrunch. His 2008 documentary "The Old Bartender Blues" is available on Amazon Prime.
Mary Orlin
Executive Producer, Director, Writer and Interviewer
Mary Orlin is a James Beard and Emmy Award-winning TV producer and wine journalist, and is currently the co-host of the podcast Sip Sip Hooray!. She created and was the executive producer of the award-winning NBC TV show In Wine Country, where she produced many short documentary stories. Mary started her TV journalism career at CNN, where she produced travel, food and wine stories. She is thrilled to share the Barones' story through the film Something To Entertain You, because Karen and Tony’s art brings people joy.
Where To Watch
Join us at a theater near you.
Upcoming Screenings
| Date | Time | Screening | City | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, June 19, 2026 | 6:00pm |
XOXO Palm Springs Arts & Culture Celebration
Part of AmDocs Showcase of Films
|
Palm Springs, CA | Buy Tickets on PS Cultural Center website |
Past Screenings
| Date | Time | Screening | City | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 11:00am |
AmDocs - 15th Annual American Documentary Film Festival
World Premiere
|
Palm Springs, CA | Completed |
| Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 7:00pm |
AmDocs - 15th Annual American Documentary Film Festival
Encore Presentation
|
Palm Springs, CA | Completed |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 3:00pm |
Living Out Palm Springs
Private Screening
|
Palm Springs, CA | Completed |
News and Updates
XOXO Palm Springs Arts and Culture Celebration To Screen Something To Entertain You on June 19th
Published on May 7, 2026
Something To Entertain You - Reviews
Published on April 5, 2026
Photos from The World Premiere of Something To Entertain You
Published on March 29, 2026
KESQ Eye On The Desert Interviews Orlins About Barone Doc
Published on March 25, 2026
The Joey English Show Radio Interview With The Orlins About Something To Entertain You
Published on March 22, 2026
CryptoFITZ Podcast On The Story Behind The Making Of Something To Entertain You
Published on March 18, 2026
NBC Palm Springs Interviews Orlins To Preview World Premiere Documentary Screening
Published on March 16, 2026
Desert Sun Front Page Story On Barone Documentary
Published on March 13, 2026
How the Music Was Chosen for the Documentary Something To Entertain You
Published on March 9, 2026
AmDocs Meet The Filmmaker Interview with the Orlins
Published on March 2, 2026
World Premiere March 26th, 2026 - 11AM
Published on February 16, 2026
First Official Trailer Released
Published on February 11, 2026
Official Selection of AmDocs Film Festival
Published on January 26, 2026
Barones To Be Honored With Palm Springs Star November 14th
Published on October 2, 2025
Post Production Finishing Begins
Published on August 27, 2025
First Rough Cut
Published on December 24, 2024
Welcome To Our Documentary Website
Published on September 18, 2024
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Technical Specs
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 hour, 27 minutes
Production Years: 2019 - 2025
Release Date: March 26, 2026
Primary Location: Coachella Valley, California
Film Color: Color
Exhibition Format: 1080p Digital
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Shooting Format: NTSC, 23.976 fps
Audio: Stereo / 5.1 Surround
Language: English
Subtitles: English - Open and Closed Captions