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Living in Oblivion (1995) 7.6
Film about filmmaking. It takes place during one day on set of non-budget movie. Ultimate tribute to all independent filmmakers. Director:Tom DiCilloWriter:Tom DiCillo |
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Cora
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Tito
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Tom Jarmusch | ... |
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Ryan Bowker | ... |
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Film about filmmaking. It takes place during one day on set of non-budget movie. Ultimate tribute to all independent filmmakers.
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He only needs three things to get through the day ... an espresso, an aspirin, and a miracle. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
21 July 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Csapnivaló See more »Filming Locations:
New York City, New York, USABox Office
Budget:
$500,000 (estimated)Gross:
$1,148,752 (USA)Company Credits
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MonoAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Nicole Springer: I thought I wasn't supposed to see him.
Nick: Well, maybe you see him a little.
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Chad says that, "The only reason he took a part in this movie is because someone said that you [Nick] were tight with Quentin Tarantino." Steve Buscemi previously worked with Tarantino in Reservoir Dogs (1992). See more »Goofs
When a light explodes Wanda asks "Is everybody hurt? Is anybody OK?", whereas she should be asking "Is anybody hurt? Is everybody OK?" See more »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.
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Living in Oblivion is an unusual, funny, and interesting example of the movie-about-movies genre, focusing on the low budget, independent movie making scene. The lead performances by Steve Buscemi and Catherine Keener are first-rate, and the supporting cast is excellent as well. The film veers from satire to realism to surrealism in depicting the problems and tensions involved in off-off-Hollywood filmmaking. One problem with its structure, though, is the repeated "dream trick." Its first use creates shock and interest, but its second use creates a serious distraction in the third act since the viewer keeps wondering whose dream he or she may be in this time. Overall, an enjoyable film - highly recommended to indie film buffs.