A Buddy Story
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| A Buddy Story | |
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 A Buddy Story promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Marc Erlbaum |
| Written by | Marc Erlbaum |
| Produced by |
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| Cinematography | Brandon Trost |
| Edited by | Abe Levy |
| Music by |
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| Distributed by | Strike Accord |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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[edit]
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[edit]
- 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[edit]
The film is Erlbaum's directorial debut.[5]
Release[edit]
According toVulture, "the film wasn't widely distributed."[2]
Screenings[edit]
- 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[edit]
Nell Minow called the film an "endearing road trip movie".[9]
Music[edit]
- "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 Marc Erlbaum
- "Backseat" by Teddy Goldstein
- "Tomorrow" by Martin Charnin & Charles Strouse
- "Psalms For Lovers Without Lovers" by Gavin Bellour & Million/Billion
- "Peabody" by Teddy Goldstein
- "Carried Away" by Marc Scibilia
- "Walls" by Marc Erlbaum
- "I've Been Knockin" by Chris Falson
- "Sin Atra" by Chris Falson
- "You Made Me Love You" by Joseph McCarthy & Jimmu Monaco
- "Be Set Free" by Josh Garrels & Brad Corrigan
- "The Alphabet Song" by Gavin Bellour & Dr. Seuss
References[edit]
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b 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. 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.
- ^ "Program listing at 2011 Heartland Film Festival website". Archived from the original on 2012-07-09.
- ^ "Film guide at 2011 Gig Harbor Film Festival website". Archived from the original on 2012-07-24.
- ^ "Interview: Gavin Bellour of "A Buddy Story" – Movie Mom". Retrieved 2024-04-22.
