Living in Oblivion (1995)

User Rating:

7.3/10   

Director:

Tom DiCillo

Writer:

Tom DiCillo (written by)

Release Date:

21 July 1995 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

Nick is about to discover the first rule of filmmaking: if at first you don't succeed... PANIC!

Plot:

Film about filmmaking. It takes place during one day on set of non-budget movie. Ultimate tribute to all independent filmmakers. |

Plot Keywords:

Filmmaker | Filmmaking | Struggling Actor | Diner Scene | Eye Patch

Awards:

7 wins & 6 nominations

Cast

Steve Buscemi	...	Nick Reve
Catherine Keener	...	Nicole Springer
Dermot Mulroney	...	Wolf
Danielle von Zerneck	...	Wanda
James LeGros	...	Chad Palomino
Rica Martens	...	Cora
Peter Dinklage	...	Tito
Kevin Corrigan	...	Assistant Camera
Hilary Gilford	...	Script
Robert Wightman	...	Gaffer
Tom Jarmusch	...	Driver / Intern
Michael Griffiths	...	Sound Mixer
Matthew Grace	...	Boom
Ryan Bowker	...	Food Service / Clapper
Francesca DiMauro	...	Production Assistant

MPAA:

Rated R for strong language.

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Australia:M | Italy:T | Netherlands:12 | Portugal:M/12 | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | UK:15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

JDI Productions

Trivia:

The recurring theme of the film is dream sequences. The lead character's last name "Reve" means "dream" in French.

Goofs:

Continuity: At the end of the movie when Nick talks to Nicole, the shadow in the street behind Nicole changes in the close-up.

Quotes:

Nick: There needs to be more tension when you see him.
Nicole Springer: I thought I wasn't supposed to see him.
Nick: Well, maybe you see him a little.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Ellie Parker (2005)

What a dream of a movie

This is one of my favorite movies and it aggravates me that it's the kind of movie that always seems to slip through the cracks. In other words, nobody watched it. It's hilariously funny and yet the public in general don't either get it or find it funny. I not only laughed a lot but found the acting to be excellent. Buscemi's performance of a Indi' film director going through the rigors of dealing with inept film crew, egotistical actor's, in-crew relationships and not to mention a certain dwarf with a major chip on his shoulder. If you are a film buff and know a little more than most about movie's rent it. 10 out of 9