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Directed by | |||
| Christopher Guest | |||
Writing credits(WGA) | ||
| Christopher Guest | (written by) & | |
| Eugene Levy | (written by) | |
Produced by | |||
| Karen Murphy | .... | producer | |
Original Music by | |||
| Christopher Guest | |||
| Eugene Levy | |||
| Jeffrey C.J. Vanston | (as CJ Vanston) | ||
Cinematography by | |||
| Roberto Schaefer | (director of photography) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| Robert Leighton | |||
Casting by | |||
| Richard Hicks | |||
| David Rubin | |||
Production Design by | |||
| Joseph T. Garrity | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| Pat Tagliaferro | |||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Dena Roth | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Durinda Wood | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Judi Cooper-Sealy | .... | hair and wig designer | |
| Carol F. Doran | .... | additional wigmaker (as Carol Doran) | |
| Amy Hinkley | .... | hair staff assistant | |
| Felicia Linsky | .... | key makeup artist | |
| Vicky Phillips | .... | key hair stylist | |
| Theraesa Rivers | .... | assistant hair stylist | |
| Arturo Rojas | .... | assistant hair stylist | |
| Kate Shorter | .... | makeup designer | |
| Toni-Ann Walker | .... | key hair stylist: additional photography (as Toni Walker) | |
| Jennifer Zide | .... | assistant makeup artist | |
Production Management | |||
| Pamela Louise Griner | .... | post-production supervisor (as Pamela Griner) | |
| Dhana Rivera | .... | production supervisor (as Dhana Rivera Gilbert) | |
| Chrisann Verges | .... | unit production manager | |
Art Department | |||
| Bart Barbuscia | .... | swing gang | |
| Jonathan Bobbitt | .... | lead man | |
| Jose Bonilla | .... | gang boss | |
| David Chow | .... | set designer | |
| David Corral | .... | set dresser | |
| Skip Crank | .... | assistant property master | |
| Nella Davies | .... | art department staff assistant | |
| Francis Davis | .... | laborer | |
| Ken Deubel III | .... | head paint foreman (as Ken Deubel) | |
| Terry Deubel | .... | paint foreman | |
| Aaron Dornhoefer | .... | set painter | |
| Gregory M. Elley | .... | construction assistant | |
| Randy Eriksen | .... | property master: additional photography | |
| Bryan Garcia | .... | labor foreman (as Brian Garcia) | |
| Ron Gielow | .... | foreman | |
| Humberto Jimenez | .... | general foreman (as Humberto T. Jimenez) | |
| Humberto Jimenez | .... | propmaker (as Humberto T. Jimenez) | |
| Rutilo Jimenez | .... | propmaker (as Rutilo L. Jimenez) | |
| Mervyn Johnson | .... | construction coordinator | |
| Peggy Johnson | .... | set painter | |
| Thomas V. Johnson | .... | set painter (as Thomas Johnson) | |
| John Paul 'J.P.' Jones | .... | property master (as J.P. Jones) | |
| Eric Knight | .... | scenic painter | |
| Robert E. Knight | .... | head paint foreman | |
| Jennifer Lagura | .... | swing gang (as Jennifer La Gura) | |
| Esteban J. Lascarez | .... | propmaker (as Esteban Jimenez Lascarez) | |
| Julia K. Levine | .... | set designer (as Julia Levine) | |
| Al Lewis | .... | set dresser | |
| Leslie McCarthy-Frankenheimer | .... | set decorator: additional photography (as Leslie Frankenheimer) | |
| Jon Nicholson | .... | on-set dresser | |
| Kathy Orlando | .... | set decoration buyer | |
| Edmund C. Quintero | .... | propmaker (as Edmundo C. Quintero) | |
| Ron Rhodes | .... | general foreman | |
| Kim Richey | .... | assistant property master | |
| Raquel Ruiz | .... | laborer | |
| Stephen Runningen | .... | graphic artist | |
| Mike Sudrow | .... | on-set dresser | |
| Debi Shirk Tagliaferro | .... | art department coordinator (as Debi Shirk-Tagliaferro) | |
| Louis Terry | .... | swing gang | |
| Jana Treadwell | .... | tool keeper | |
| Mark Vena | .... | storyboard artist (as Marc Vena) | |
| Penny Wesney | .... | set painter | |
| Cate Whittemore | .... | portrait: young Rachel Pischer | |
| Chad B. Daring | .... | set dresser (uncredited) | |
Sound Department | |||
| Lawrence L. Commans | .... | boom operator (as Larry Commans) | |
| Mark Fay | .... | boom operator | |
| Mark Fay | .... | utility sound | |
| Alison Fisher | .... | adr supervisor | |
| Alison Fisher | .... | dialogue editor | |
| David Giammarco | .... | sound re-recording mixer | |
| Tim Gomillion | .... | sound recordist | |
| Robin Harlan | .... | foley artist | |
| Tom Krajecki | .... | consultant: audio | |
| Travis MacKay | .... | adr recordist | |
| Paul Massey | .... | sound re-recording mixer | |
| Oscar Mitt | .... | assistant sound editor | |
| Sarah Monat | .... | foley artist (as Sara Monat) | |
| Randy Singer | .... | foley mixer | |
| William Stein | .... | re-recording engineer (as Bill Stein) | |
| Hamilton Sterling | .... | sound designer | |
| Hamilton Sterling | .... | supervising sound editor | |
| John Joseph Thomas | .... | foley supervisor | |
| Eric Thompson | .... | adr mixer | |
| Mark Weingarten | .... | sound mixer | |
Special Effects by | |||
| Robbie Knott | .... | special effects coordinator: The Effects Group | |
Visual Effects by | |||
| Mandy Arnold | .... | digital restoration artist | |
| Saeed Faridzadeh | .... | digital artist | |
| Vincent Lavares | .... | data manager: Laser Pacific | |
| Lee Roderick | .... | lead compositor (as Lee Rod Roderick) | |
| Matt Sell | .... | dustbuster | |
| Mai Suzuki | .... | digital restoration artist | |
| Corinne Villa | .... | visual effects editor | |
| Diane Wright | .... | digital asset manager: Laser Pacific | |
Casting Department | |||
| Tammy L. Smith | .... | extras casting: Smith & Webster-Davis Casting | |
| Stephanie Stenta | .... | casting assistant | |
| Dixie Webster | .... | extras casting: Smith & Webster-Davis Casting (as Dixie Webster-Davis) | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Judith Bartnik | .... | costume cutter | |
| Judith Bartnik | .... | costume fitter | |
| Jamelle Flowers | .... | costumer | |
| Marcy Grace Froehlich | .... | assistant costume designer (as Marcy Froehlich) | |
| Jennifer Ireland | .... | costumer (as Jen Ireland) | |
| Aaron Millsap | .... | costumer | |
| Roselee Showe | .... | costumer | |
| Jennifer Starzyk | .... | costumer | |
| Mary Beth Sterling | .... | costume staff assistant | |
| Emma Trenchard | .... | costume supervisor | |
| Kanani Wolf | .... | costumer | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Kyle DeVriendt | .... | digital film recordist | |
| Brian Hall | .... | post-production coordinator | |
| Heather Holty | .... | digital intermediate producer | |
| Jesse Kobayashi | .... | digital intermediate producer | |
| Danny Miller | .... | first assistant editor | |
| Mike Sowa | .... | digital intermediate color timer | |
Music Department | |||
| Shelly Berg | .... | orchestrator | |
| Greg Bissonette | .... | musician: drums (as Gregg Bissonette) | |
| Fernand Bos | .... | music consultant | |
| Ed Cherney | .... | music mixer | |
| David Cole | .... | music recording engineer | |
| Paul Dugre | .... | music recording engineer | |
| Norbert Fimpel | .... | musician: saxophone | |
| Jerry Goodman | .... | musician: violin | |
| Christopher Guest | .... | musician: guitar | |
| Tom Halm | .... | music copyist | |
| Tom Halm | .... | music production coordinator | |
| Andrew R. Lynch | .... | music recording engineer (as Andrew Lynch) | |
| Dean Parks | .... | musician: guitar | |
| Joe Satriani | .... | musician: guitar | |
| Chris Tedesco | .... | musician: trumpet | |
| Jeffrey C.J. Vanston | .... | music programmer (as CJ Vanston) | |
| Jeffrey C.J. Vanston | .... | musician: keyboards (as CJ Vanston) | |
| Jeffrey C.J. Vanston | .... | orchestrator (as CJ Vaston) | |
| Adrian Van Velsen | .... | music editor | |
| Nick Weston | .... | music recording engineer | |
| David Williams | .... | musician: guitar | |
| Anthony Wilson | .... | musician: guitar | |
Transportation Department | |||
| Rich Bennetti | .... | transportation captain | |
| Mary Catando | .... | production driver (as Mary Catanado) | |
| Keith D. Fisher | .... | transportation coordinator (as Keith Fisher) | |
| J. Armin Garza II | .... | driver: camera car | |
| Brick Graham | .... | production driver | |
| Scott Howard | .... | transportation | |
| William Jakubecy | .... | production driver | |
| Gerry Knight | .... | transportation coordinator: additional photography | |
| Andee McGuffee | .... | production driver | |
| Thomas McNeal | .... | production driver | |
| Charles Montgomery | .... | driver: Mr. Guest | |
| Shaun Ryan | .... | production driver | |
| Steve Shoemaker | .... | transportation captain: additional photography (as Steve 'Shoe' Shoemaker) | |
| Frederick Trogdon | .... | production driver | |
| Don Varela | .... | production driver (as Don Verela) | |
| William Wardlow | .... | production driver | |
Thanks | |||
| Joe Pugliese | .... | acknowledgment: archival footage provided by | |
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Lights. Camera. Satire! Such is the mantra of actor/director Christopher Guest's latest film, For Your Consideration, a parody of pretentious Hollywood ceremonies and the actors that suck up to them. With award season upon us, it would seem to be a very appropriate time for the release of such a film, and in fact, it is if only the film were good. Rather, the formerly hilarious Guest provides us with an interesting premise and not much comedy to back it up only a myriad of underdeveloped and overly annoying characters.
Washed-up and nearly forgotten, Marilyn Hack (Catherine O'Hara) strives to gain recognition as a serious actress, barely surviving on mere crumbs of ambition. When she hears rumors of a possible Academy Award nomination for her role in the nauseatingly sentimental Home For Purim, she becomes obsessed with fantasies of fame and praise. As rumors of nomination begin to surround the rest of the cast, rivalry and obsession dominate the set, inflating the egos of the previously unemployed actors.
Since his 1996 film, Waiting for Guffman, many of Guest's films have achieved "cult classic" status and have been deservingly hailed as innovative comic gems by audiences and critics alike. His most popular films, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and the aforementioned Waiting for Guffman, all share a common bond they are "mockumentaries". Primarily dependent on the improvisation of their veteran actors, Guest's films are hilarious and often bizarre doses of comedy, thick with wit and absurdity. For Your Consideration, however, is not a "mockmentary," a simple descriptor that may be the cause of its failure. Substituting mere pity chuckles for full-bellied laughter, the film wastes the talent of its cast, providing them with a dull and dry script, and allowing no room for the celebrated ad-libbing that made Guest's previous films so successful. With talent such as O'Hara, Harry Shearer, Eugene Levy, Parker Posey, Fred Willard, Jennifer Coolidge, Ed Begley Jr., Ricky Gervais, and Guest himself, a film as chronically unfunny as this one is an absolute disgrace.
While the film successfully parodies "infotainment" television programming, the fickle entertainment industry, plastic surgery trends, and standard award season maudlin trash, it doesn't do so with any originality or inspiration. It seems as if even the cast were bored making this film. The performances are good, especially on behalf of the charming O'Hara, but are ultimately forgettable. Let's hope Guest either quits or finds a way to redeem himself, but regardless, one thing is for sure: there will certainly be no "consideration" for Guest this time around.