Question 1

What real-world location was used as the disco in the film?

Accepted Answer

The disco was an old picture theater being renovated in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Question 2

How did Chloë Sevigny land the role of Alice over a bigger star?

Accepted Answer

Castle Rock initially offered the part to Winona Ryder, but her agent took four days to respond, allowing Sevigny to secure it after a successful reading.

Question 3

Why was this film's production accelerated compared to another disco movie in 1998?

Accepted Answer

Production was sped up to release it before '54 (1998)', beating it to theaters by about three months.

Question 4

Which festivals featured 'The Last Days of Disco'?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the Edinburgh International Film Festival (1998), Stockholm International Film Festival (1998), Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema (1999), and International Film Festival Rotterdam (1999).

Question 5

What is the central setting and activity for the characters in the story?

Accepted Answer

Two young women and their friends spend spare time at an exclusive nightclub in 1980s New York.

Question 6

What real location was used as the disco in the film?

Accepted Answer

The disco was actually an old picture theater being renovated in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Question 7

How did Chloë Sevigny end up playing Alice instead of Winona Ryder?

Accepted Answer

Castle Rock initially offered the role to Winona Ryder, but her agent took four days to respond. Meanwhile, Chloë Sevigny read for the part and was perfect for it, so they went with her.

Question 8

Why was production of this film accelerated?

Accepted Answer

Production was accelerated to get it released before another disco movie, 54 (1998), beating it to theaters by about three months.

Question 9

What song plays at around 15:00 and what's its connection to real disco history?

Accepted Answer

Chic's 'Le Freak' plays at around 15:00. The song was originally written when the band was shunned by Studio 54, one of the most notorious discos of the era.

Question 10

Which festivals screened The Last Days of Disco?

Accepted Answer

It screened at the Edinburgh International Film Festival (1998), Stockholm International Film Festival (1998), Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema (1999), and International Film Festival Rotterdam (1999).

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