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Fellini was asked once if he ever used improvisation with actors. He replied, “Yes, if it is something that helps the actor or the scene, then of course I will use it. The only …
March 19, 2024
A few weeks ago, I was invited to speak with Ellen E Jones, who has a cool podcast on Film on BBC Radio 4. We talked about Dreams in Film, particularly the use of …
January 27, 2024
I used to be convinced that if someone appeared in my dreams, it was a real visitation; that it actually was the life energy or spirit of that person somehow inviting themselves into my …
December 8, 2023
I love letting actors improvise a scene. Sometimes that spontaneous flash of imagination brings you something infinitely more alive and effective than anything you could have written. Buscemi is one of those rare actors …
November 29, 2023
When I was writing Living in Oblivion, the first and second acts came easily. But I struggled hard with the third. One day, I was expressing my frustration to my wife, Jane Gil. She …
September 14, 2023
In updating my website over the last month I made a somewhat depressing discovery. It seems that the only existing trailer for my film, Living In Oblivion, is a link to a copy of …
January 4, 2023
I stumbled upon this photo the other day. It is Peter Dinklage standing in for himself on the set of Living In Oblivion. It is 1995. It is Peter's first film. I'd wanted …
July 13, 2021
Today marks the 25th Anniversary of my 2nd film, Living In Oblivion. To the entire amazing cast, to everyone who worked on the film, to everyone who supported and encouraged me I say Thank …
July 22, 2020
Columbia University Press announces the release of THE CINEMA of TOM DiCILLO, the first book to cover Tom DiCillo's entire film career to date. The book's foreword is by Steve Buscemi. The official release is …
August 24, 2017
The famed Anthology Film Archives in NYC is having a retrospective of some of my films. They'll be showing 35mm prints of Living In Oblivion and Delirious. Steve Buscemi will be joining me at …
October 10, 2015
The bonus features for Shout! Factory’s “Living in Oblivion 20th Anniversary Edition” have just been announced! The Blu-ray edition includes: -Audio Commentary with writer/director Tom DiCillo. -In Our Own Oblivion: The Miracle of Making …
September 18, 2015
I'm really excited to announce the 20th Anniversary special release of LIVING IN OBLIVION on Blu-ray and DVD. The film has been completely remastered digitally under my supervision. It looks amazing. This new release by …
August 18, 2015
A few months ago Nick Dawson from The Talkhouse invited me to write a piece for the magazine. He's put together a great site where filmmakers and artists share their thoughts about recently released music and …
November 10, 2014
A few months ago I had a long talk with Paul Rowlands who runs a cool site about film called Money Into Light. We talked about Johnny Suede, Brad Pitt, acting, Steve Buscemi, Living …
August 18, 2013
This comment came in last week. I liked the questions so I thought I'd post them here. "Hello, Tom. My name is Nicolò, I’m an Italian student from the University of Turin. The thesis for my academic degree is …
December 25, 2012
A few weeks ago Wayne, a frequent commentor and friend of this blog, sent me an email. Some of you may recall that Wayne made a huge career change a few months ago when …
February 8, 2011
Just as my brain recovers from the trip to Deauville someone sneaks up from behind and thwacks it with a giant tennis racket. As a result it lands in San Sebastian, Spain about 7 …
October 22, 2009
Sept. 5. 09. 9 am. I'm sitting in the back of a car looking out the window. The driver works through the outskirts of Paris and heads north for the 2 hour drive to …
September 9, 2009
This is more of a News Update than a specific post. It may also serve to remind people I'm still here. Been kinda busy. The developments on When You're Strange are good. I can't …
August 3, 2009
Here is the 1st in a new series of posts under the general heading of Whacked But Fact. These are actual incidents that have happened to me. They will appear when I remember them. …
May 8, 2009
Delirious was released on DVD this week. The release was of such importance to Gestation that they hired a publicity firm and secured the interest of two (2) journalists. The interview below is from DVD Snapshot.com. The 2nd, at …
May 9, 2008
I worked late in the editing room last night. I'm flying to Chicago tomorrow to show Delirious at Roger Ebert's Ebertfest; a festival that highlights the year's Best Overlooked Films. It is an honor …
April 29, 2008
Howdy lensbusters. Just a quick note to let you know I'm still alive and kicking--punching a little bit too. I've got two scripts in development and am working hard to get them into production. …
December 10, 2007
Friday, Aug. 24. I'm taking it easy today. I made such a mess in the back yard that Jane had to call a tree service to come in and repair the damage. I wonder …
August 24, 2007
Wed. Aug 15. 2007 Delirious had its final word-of-mouth screening last night at the Angelika Theater on Houston Street. The Q&A afterwards was to be the last one for the film and I was …
August 16, 2007