It goes without saying that I am a Steve Buscemi fan. I have followed his career for a long time, and have rarely been disappointed.
This is a dream role for him or any of us who have worked in Indie film, or film in general. Or those who are interested in just what it takes to put together movies without giant name stars and/or huge budgets. I can promise you the troubles that crash in to Nick Reve and company are just the tip of the independent iceberg.
Everyone here starts out with only one thing in common, they love movies. Then the project grows to include a small time "Name" meant to give the picture a possible distributer. That is when the politics and back stabbing really start to take over everything.
We cannot help but find ourselves pulling for Nick as he tries to climb the growing mountain of obstacles that may scuttle the ship of art. The performances are universally wonderful and the characters are, while not deep, believable.
Here is the 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 . . . Camera Assistant
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
This is a very funny film, but if you are interested in independent cinema it is so much more. It will put you right in the center of the action.
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