Question 1

How was the rainy scene with Rudy walking home from school created?

Accepted Answer

The local fire department sprayed a hose from their highest ladder to create the pouring rain effect.

Question 2

Which actor was the first cast in the film and how did he get the role?

Accepted Answer

Matthew Broderick was the first actor cast. He visited Kenneth Lonergan, read the part of Brian, and asked to audition, but Lonergan told him the part was already his.

Question 3

What connection does the actress who played Mabel the bank secretary have to the director?

Accepted Answer

J. Smith-Cameron, who played Mabel, is the wife of director Kenneth Lonergan.

Question 4

Which major film festivals screened 'You Can Count on Me' in 2000?

Accepted Answer

The film screened at AFI Fest, Chicago International Film Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2000.

Question 5

What was Rory Culkin's experience like in his first major movie role?

Accepted Answer

Director Kenneth Lonergan had difficulty getting Rory Culkin to laugh or smile on camera, so he had Mark Ruffalo tickle him a few times.

Question 6

How did Kenneth Lonergan manage to act in two major scenes while directing the film?

Accepted Answer

Kenneth Lonergan played Minister Ron in two scenes counseling characters, and since he had a lot of dialogue, he turned over directing those scenes to Laura Linney and Mark Ruffalo.

Question 7

Which major film festivals featured 'You Can Count on Me' in 2000?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at AFI Fest, Chicago International Film Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2000.

Question 8

What unusual method was used to create the rain scene with Rudy walking home from school?

Accepted Answer

The local fire department sprayed a hose from their highest ladder to simulate pouring rain for the scene.

Question 9

How did Matthew Broderick get cast in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Matthew Broderick, a friend of Kenneth Lonergan, read the part of Brian at Lonergan's apartment and asked to audition, but Lonergan told him the part was already his.

Question 10

What awards did 'You Can Count on Me' win or get nominated for in 2001?

Accepted Answer

It received awards or nominations at the American Film Institute Awards, Actor Awards, Golden Globes, Independent Spirit Awards, Academy Awards, and Writers Guild of America in 2001.

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