Living in Oblivion
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“I freak out in your dream, I freak out in my dream, no wonder I'm so exhausted”
Overview
Nick Reves (Steve Buscemi) is an independent film visionary director attempting to wrangle his underpaid and apathetic crew. Hampered by escalating problems, both technical and personal, matters are made worse by a confusing string of affections: Nick has a crush on the lead Nicole (Catherine Keener) who’s sleeping with her co-star Chad (James LeGros), who’s also dating the producer who’s cheating on the cinematographer. Can Nick get a good take out of this mess? Should he?
Why You Should See This Film
Living in Oblivion is one of the most accurate depictions of low-budget filmmaking: the terrifying work dreams before the shoot, the logistical messes, the on-set drama, the technical hazards, and then sometimes all the chaos aligns to create the perfect moment, only to be lost because someone didn’t load the film properly. Steve Buscemi is unforgettable as the tortured organiser of a thousand spinning plates, trying to realise his dreams through other people, having to overcome a ludicrous series of hurtles to maybe get there, just maybe.
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