| Description |
1 videodisc (86 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround ; widescreen format preserving the aspect ratio of the original theatrical exhibition, 2.35:1; enhanced for widescreen televisions. |
| Cast |
Carrie Aizley, Bob Balaban, Ed Begley, Jr., Jennifer Coolidge, Paul Dooley, Ricky Gervais, Christopher Guest, Rachael Harris, John Michael Higgins, Michael Hitchcock, Don Lake, Eugene Levy, Jane Lynch, Michael McKean, Larry Miller, Christopher Moynihan, Catherine O'Hara, Jim Piddock, Parker Posey, Harry Shearer, Deborah Theaker, Fred Willard, Scott Williamson. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Roberto Schaefer ; film editor, Robert Leighton ; music by CJ Vanston ; production designer, Joseph T. Garrity ; costume designer, Durinda Wood. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2006. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13 for sexual references and brief language. |
| Summary |
No-name actors are making a low-budget period drama called "Home for Purim," when an anonymous post on the Internet suggests that one performance is Oscar-worthy. Then, two more cast members get Oscar-related press: buzz in "Variety" and appearances on TV prompt the studio executives to insist on changes in the script in anticipation of a blockbuster. Jump ahead a few months to the days before Oscar nominees are announced: just the possibility of a nomination has changed the actors' lives. |
| Contents |
Such a gift -- Don't assume -- No blanket -- Critical opinions -- Whole dysfunction -- Buzz -- Party I would go to -- Tossing the script -- Epic dreams -- Interweb item -- They're booked -- Wake up, L.A. -- What is it about Purim? -- Little tweaks -- I think I can -- Awards season countdown -- To the future nominees -- Nomination surprises -- See the difference? -- End credits. |
| Note |
Special features: Commentary by Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy [optional audio feature]; Bonus material (39 min.); 'Home for Purim' poster gallery [slide show]; Theatrical trailer (3 min.). |
| Access |
For private home use only. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Independent films -- Drama.
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Actors -- California -- Drama.
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Actresses -- California -- Drama.
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Internet entertainment -- Drama.
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Academy Awards (Motion pictures) -- Drama.
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Motion picture producers and directors -- Drama.
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Mass media and publicity -- Drama.
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Reporters and reporting -- Drama.
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Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Comedy films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Videodiscs.
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DVD-Video discs.
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| Added Author |
Murphy, Karen.
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Guest, Christopher.
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Levy, Eugene, 1946-
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Balaban, Bob.
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Begley, Ed, Jr.
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Coolidge, Jennifer.
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Dooley, Paul, 1928-
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Gervais, Ricky.
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Harris, Rachael, 1968-
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Higgins, John Michael.
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Hitchcock, Michael, 1958-
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Lake, Don.
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Lynch, Jane, 1960-
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Miller, Larry, 1953-
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Moynihan, Christopher, 1973-
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McKean, Michael.
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O'Hara, Catherine.
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Piddock, Jim, 1956-
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Posey, Parker, 1968-
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Shearer, Harry, 1943-
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Willard, Fred, 1939-2020
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Warner Independent Pictures.
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Castle Rock Entertainment (Firm)
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Shangri-La Entertainment (Firm)
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1419828959 |
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9781419828959 |
| Standard No. |
012569403024 |
| Music No. |
4030 Warner Home Video |
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