A Buddy Story
A Buddy Story A_Buddy_Story_promotional_poster.jpg Marc Erlbaum Michael Leahy Aaron Ockmand Scott Shiffman Gavin Bellour Elisabeth Moss Lee Garlington Matisyahu Annabelle Gurwitch Tovah Feldshuh Gavin Bellour Marc Scibilia Teddy Goldstein Brandon Trost Abe Levy Strike Accord 2010-10-Philadelphia Film Festival 84 minutes United States English
- Michael Leahy
- Aaron Ockmand
- Scott Shiffman
- Gavin Bellour
- Elisabeth Moss
- Lee Garlington
- Matisyahu
- Annabelle Gurwitch
- Tovah Feldshuh
- Gavin Bellour
- Marc Scibilia
- Teddy Goldstein
Fischer, Russ (2012-04-23). "'A Buddy Story' Trailer: A Super-Indie Road Movie With 'Mad Men' Star Elisabeth Moss". SlashFilm. Retrieved 2024-04-22. Vineyard, Jennifer (2012-08-31). "Matisyahu on The Possession, Playing an Exorcist, and Still Being More Jewish Than Drake". Vulture. Retrieved 2024-04-22. A Buddy Story is a 2010 independent film[1] directed by Marc Erlbaum. It stars Gavin Bellour, Elisabeth Moss and Matisyahu, in his acting debut.[2]
The film combines elements of road movie and romantic comedy.[3]
In May 2012, Warner Brothers acquired the rights for the video-on-demand release of A Buddy Story.[4]
Plot
Buddy Gilbert is a struggling musician living in NYC. He spends his days touring the northeast with his pet turtle, playing community centers, dive bars and coffee shops because, he says, it beats a 9-to-5.
One day, Buddy overhears his neighbour Susan get in a particularly bad argument with her boyfriend and, although he barely knows her, he finds himself taking her out for some cheer-me-up ice cream.
When Buddy is leaving the following day for a tour, Susan asks if she can tag along, if for no other reason than to get out of the city a while. Hesitant at first, Buddy obliges, and finds himself spending a week traveling around with her from NYC to Philadelphia's Main Line.
Cast
- Gavin Bellour as Buddy
- Elisabeth Moss as Susan
- Lee Garlington as Susan's Mom
- Matisyahu as Chassid
- Annabelle Gurwitch as Rita
- Tovah Feldshuh as Buddy's Mom
- Tim Guinee as Pete
- Dick Latessa as Grandfather
- Catherine A. Callahan as Fiona
- Geoffrey Wigdor as Raging Randy
- Toni Romano as Diner Waitress
- Maureen Torsney-Weir as Bar Owner
- Michael Elian as the Handimart Cashier
- Stink Fisher as Biker
- Richard Alliger as Bartender
- Anne Gray Butler as Old Lady
- Ginny Graham as Greta
- Peter Patrikios as AAA Guy
- Sarah Megan Thomas as Dara
- Annie McCain Engman as Bar Patron
Production
The film is Erlbaum's directorial debut.[5]
Release
According toVulture, "the film wasn't widely distributed."[2]
Screenings
- Premiere, 19th Philadelphia Film Festival in October 2010.[6]
- Selection, 2011 Heartland Film Festival, Indianapolis, Indiana.[7]
- Selection, 2011 Gig Harbor Film Festival, Gig Harbor, Washington.[8]
Reception
Nell Minow called the film an "endearing road trip movie".[9]
Music
- "Just Not Fair" by Gavin Bellour
- "New York City" by Teddy Goldstein
- "Cha Coal" by Chris Falson
- "Milk & Honey" by Gavin Bellour
- "I Don’t Wanna" by Gavin Bellour
- "Psalms For Lovers Without Lovers" by Gavin Bellour & Million/Billion
- "Be Set Free" by Josh Garrels & Brad Corrigan
- "The Alphabet Song" by Gavin Bellour & Dr. Seuss
References
- ↑ Fischer, Russ (2012-04-23). "'A Buddy Story' Trailer: A Super-Indie Road Movie With 'Mad Men' Star Elisabeth Moss". SlashFilm. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Vineyard, Jennifer (2012-08-31). "Matisyahu on The Possession, Playing an Exorcist, and Still Being More Jewish Than Drake". Vulture. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ↑ "Filmmaker marries Hollywood to tikkun olam". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2010-11-22. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ↑ "Elisabeth Moss Goes Wild in 'A Buddy Story' Trailer". MTV. Archived from the original on 2024-04-22. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ↑ Abrams, Rachel (2010-10-30). "Nationlight Aims to Illuminate". Variety. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ↑ "Program listing at 2010 Philadelphia Film Festival website". Archived from the original on 2010-10-19. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Program listing at 2011 Heartland Film Festival website". Archived from the original on 2012-07-09. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Film guide at 2011 Gig Harbor Film Festival website". Archived from the original on 2012-07-24. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Interview: Gavin Bellour of "A Buddy Story" – Movie Mom". Retrieved 2024-04-22.
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