Café (2010 film)
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 Café promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Marc Erlbaum |
| Written by | Marc Erlbaum |
| Produced by | Sean Covel J Andrew Greenblatt Chris Wyatt |
| Starring | Jennifer Love Hewitt Daniel Eric Gold Jamie Kennedy Michaela McManus Madeline Carroll Alexa Vega |
| Cinematography | Joseph White |
| Edited by | Demian Fenton |
| Distributed by | Nationlight Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Café is a 2010 independent drama film directed by Marc Erlbaum. It stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, Daniel Eric Gold, Alexa Vega and Jamie Kennedy, who was Hewitt's boyfriend at the time of filming.[1]
Plot
A good-hearted musician struggles to find a way to tell his beautiful barista coworker that he loves her, despite the fact that she is in a relationship. Meanwhile, regulars and customers at the café where they work have their own problems and encounters. A police officer keeps his eye on his wayward cousin, who owes money to a charismatic dealer, and a married man contemplates his relationship with a good-looking new acquaintance. However, one customer believes he is in fact the main character in a computer simulation of modern life, set in the microcosm of the café, all designed by a young girl.
Cast
- Jennifer Love Hewitt as Claire
- Alexa Vega as Sally
- Jamie Kennedy as Glenn
- Michaela McManus as the Movie Woman
- Madeline Carroll as Elly
- Daniel Eric Gold as Todd
- Cecelia Ann Birt as Earth Mother
- Katie Lowes as Kelly
- Hubbel Palmer as Avatar
- Richard Short as the Writer
- Khan Baykal as Colin
- Derek Cecil as the Movie Man
- Vaughn Goland as the Tattooed Goth Dude
- Gavin Bellour as Dave
- Clayton Prince as the Cop
- Adam Shapiro as Smitty
- Michael Satin as the Incredibly Tattooed Man
- Daniel McCaughan, J.D. as the Dancing & Computer Patron
Filming
Filming started on May 11, 2009 in Philadelphia and ended in June 2009.
Release
The film premiered at the 19th Philadelphia Film Festival in October 2010.[2]
In February 2011, Maya Releasing acquired the film rights for the US theatrical and home video release and foreign sales of Café.[3]
Café opened on August 19, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.[4]
Reception
The Los Angeles Times gave the film a mixed review, commending the acting from the leads but stating that the "story lines don't all effectively intertwine beyond their shared location."[5]
Awards
The film won the "Crystal Heart Award" at the 2010 Heartland Film Festival, with producer Chris Wyatt attending to accept the trophy.[6]
Music
- "New Song" by Birdie Busch
- "High Noon" by The Albertsons
- "Orphan" by La Strada
- "Butterfly" by Michelle Nágy
- "Flesh and Bone" by Andrew Lipske & the Prospects
- "Sorry Waltz" by Hezekiah Jones
- "This Town" by Emily Rodgers
- "Song For Tom" by The Innocence Mission
- "Mama" by La Strada
- "Firefly" by Mama Mac
- "Sweet Changin' Heart" by Andrew Lipske & the Prospects
- "Farewell" by Chris Kasper
- "When They Fight, They Fight" by The Generationals
- "Paperback Man" by Drew Pearson
- "Heron Blue" by Sun Kil Moon
- "Sing To Me" by Stephen Bluhm
- "Her Rotating Head" by Bachelorette (singer)
- "Gone Away From Me" by Ray LaMontagne
- "The Gun" by The Daily Parade
- "Tumbling" by Maus Haus
- "Alone" by Palomar (band)
- "The Air Between Us" by Palomar (band)
- "Slightly Under Water" by Red Heart the Ticker
- "Telegram" by Buried Beds
- "Bury Me Closer" by Palomar (band)
- "Poison" by Emily Ana Zeitlyn and the Weeds
- "Fully" by Teddy Goldstein
- "There'll Be Pizza in the Valley" by Little Ocean
- "Broken" by Chani Krich
- "Clover" by Ramona Falls (band)
- "Salt Sack" by Ramona Falls (band)
- "Home" by Marla
- "Not The Real Thing" by Teddy Goldstein
Additional Music by Christopher Brady
References
- ^ "Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jamie Kennedy Visit Cafe". MovieWeb. May 18, 2009. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Rickey, Carrie (October 14, 2010). "City's among the stars of 19th Philadelphia Film Festival". Philly.com. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ ""Café" on Maya's EFM sales roster". February 13, 2011. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (August 10, 2011). "Jennifer Love Hewitt to Star in and Executive Produce New Lifetime Series 'The Client List'". Tv by the Numbers. Retrieved August 11, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Goldstein, Gary. "Movie review: 'Café'". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Category: Crystal Heart Award". Truly Moving Pictures. July 22, 2011. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
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