12/24/2008

Living in Oblivion (1995)

Independent filmmaking is a rough go. Money is tight. Schedule is intense. Not a penny to waste on many re-takes. For an avid film fan like me, this is an interesting look into that world of filmmaking.

Nick Reve (Steve Buscemi) is directing a low-budget indie and has to deal with actors who are prepared and ready but who are delayed due to techinical difficulties, actors who are prima donas, techs who are bubbleheads, and a cranky dwarf.

Others in the cast include Catherine Keener, Dermot Mulroney, Danielle von Zerneck, James LeGros, Rica Martens, Peter Dinklage, Kevin Corrigan, Tom Jarmusch.

Written and directed by Tom DiCillo.

Run time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Rated R for strong language.

My personal rating: B-

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