Question 1

How was the Farmer's Market sequence in 'Friends with Money' filmed to blend actors with real people?

Accepted Answer

The Farmer's Market scene was shot guerrilla style with permits but no extras; real shoppers were present, many unaware of Frances McDormand and Jennifer Aniston among them, though paparazzi still managed to sneak in.

Question 2

Why was Catherine Keener's role in 'Friends with Money' written specifically for her?

Accepted Answer

Nicole Holofcener wrote Catherine Keener's role especially for the actress, giving her the script first, and Keener helped attract other actors to the project.

Question 3

What challenge did Simon McBurney face while playing Aaron in 'Friends with Money'?

Accepted Answer

Simon McBurney had to fly back and forth between Los Angeles for filming and London for a play at the Royal Theatre, making the trip about four or five times to shoot his scenes.

Question 4

What incident occurred during the filming of the dinner scene at the beginning of 'Friends with Money'?

Accepted Answer

The dinner scene was shot in a real Los Angeles restaurant, where the film crew damaged the interior, leaving marks on the walls; it was the first time all key characters filmed together.

Question 5

What unusual detail can be spotted outside the restaurant during Mike and Olivia's date in 'Friends with Money'?

Accepted Answer

Outside the restaurant, a black fuzzy mass on the patio of the House of Pies across the street was actually a group of paparazzi, as noted by Nicole Holofcener on the DVD commentary.

Question 6

Which scene was filmed guerrilla-style with real shoppers at a market?

Accepted Answer

The Farmer's Market sequence was shot guerrilla style with permits but without extras. Most people were real shoppers, and many didn't notice Frances McDormand and Jennifer Aniston among them, though paparazzi still slipped in.

Question 7

Which actor had to repeatedly fly between Los Angeles and London during filming?

Accepted Answer

Simon McBurney, who played Aaron, made about four or five trips between Los Angeles (where the film was shot) and London (where he was directing and acting in a play at the Royal Theatre).

Question 8

What happened during the restaurant dinner scene that was the first time all key characters filmed together?

Accepted Answer

The dinner at the beginning was shot in a real Los Angeles restaurant. The film crew damaged the interior, leaving marks on the walls, and it was the first scene with all key characters filming together.

Question 9

Which role was written specifically for Catherine Keener, who helped attract other actors?

Accepted Answer

Nicole Holofcener wrote the role of Christine especially for Catherine Keener, giving her the script first. Keener assisted in attracting other actors to the project.

Question 10

What was the black fuzzy mass seen outside the restaurant during Mike and Olivia's date?

Accepted Answer

Outside the restaurant where Mike and Olivia have their date, a black fuzzy mass on the patio of the House of Pies restaurant across the street was actually members of the paparazzi, according to the director.

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