Reeling in Reality (2005)

In March of 2002, the top executives at the Fox Television Network met on a Monday morning, to exchange information about a new reality program rumored to be in production. The idea had all... See full summary »

Director:

Ezra D. Landes

Writer:

Ezra D. Landes

Stars:

Andy Goldenberg, Jodi Hettinga, Elizabeth Greer

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Andy Goldenberg	...	Evan Ottensoser (as Andrew Goldenberg)
Jodi Hettinga	...	Judith Demb
Elizabeth Greer	...	Joan Pennoyer
Lanette Ware	...	Bernice Neff
Nick Roberts	...	Ron Soufeh
Janice McQueen Ward	...	Amy Soufeh
Patrick Coleman Duncan	...	Michael Mundorff (as Patrick Duncan)
Michael Wayne James	...	Harvey Demb
Shawn Barber	...	Alex Gabriel
Darren Joel	...	Ryan Baker
Joshua Wolf Coleman	...	Devon Fox
Mia Schaikewitz	...	Alyse Demb
Liane Pritikin	...	Heather Dennis
Alicia Jean Boldt	...	Tami Buck
Marci Joel	...	El Foamhead

Storyline

In March of 2002, the top executives at the Fox Television Network met on a Monday morning, to exchange information about a new reality program rumored to be in production. The idea had all the makings of "the next big thing," and so a strategy was immediately hatched to acquire the show which was being produced by two young filmmakers, with the backing of a European financier. By April of 2002, production was halted on the show, with no finale in the can, and a police investigation pending. On the advice of counsel, the filmmakers refused to take any calls or answer any questions regarding their show. Since then, the story behind the show has become the stuff of Hollywood urban legend. Now, the producers behind TAKE MY WIFE...PLEASE!, are telling that story for the first time, in a film that goes behind the scenes, and recounts what took place during the making of the show. From the moment the initial seed was planted, through development, casting, and the tumultuous production, Ezra...

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Taglines:

Making the New American Phenomenon

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 February 2005 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Easy Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

One of the best movies I have ever seen!

I just saw the advance screening of this movie last night. If you are craving a refreshingly sober, honest, witty, dark, but hilarious fresh new movie, go find out how to see this new independent. Ezra Landes is undoubtedly going to be one of the great filmmakers of our time. I don't remember seeing a script so solid. The acting was superb. The plot twists were gripping. The dialog was honest and funny. The music was perfect. The questions it made you ask yourself were profound. The comment on society today was dark but sincere. It truly had everything. This movie will get you talking, not only about its incredible plot and character development, but it will have you repeating the hysterical 1-liners, witty catchphrases, and off-hand oddball remarks over and over with your friends.

2 Thumbs WAY up!!