Review of Living in Oblivion (1995) by Brandon T — 01 Nov 2010
A great 'film in a film' in the ancient spirit of self-reflexive cinema. Every country's industry has one or many of these, and I think Tom DiCillo's effort here is wittier and more human than even the great Truffaut effort 'La Nuit Americaine' (Day for Night).
I would compare this with 'Tristram Shandy: a Cock and Bull Story', which is a bit more whimsical, but 'Living in Oblivion' just is so great for Steve Buscemi and Catherine Keener's performances.
Sigh, Catherine Keener.. you were so young once.
This review of Living in Oblivion (1995) was written by Brandon T on 01 Nov 2010.
Living in Oblivion has generally received very positive reviews.
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