Tom DiCillo

Tom DiCillo is one of the founding members of the American independent film movement. Beginning with his first film, Johnny Suede (1991) starring Brad Pitt, and continuing with Living in Oblivion starring Steve Buscemi, Box of Moonlight, The Real Blonde, Double Whammy and Delirious, DiCillo’s films have been internationally recognized and awarded. His film, When You’re Strange, the first documentary about The Doors, won the Grammy in 2012. The Director’s Cut of Delirious is out now for the first time on Blu-ray.

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Delirious: Notes on the Director’s Cut

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By Tom DiCillo | October 19, 2020

Delirious: Notes on the Director’s Cut

Indie legend Tom DiCillo writes for the first time about the backstory to his 2006 film and why he needed to revisit it for a new version.

Tom DiCillo (Living in Oblivion) Talks Noah Baumbach’s While We’re Young

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By Tom DiCillo | March 31, 2015

Tom DiCillo (Living in Oblivion) Talks Noah Baumbach’s While We’re Young

One great iconic American independent writer-director discusses the latest work by another.

Tom DiCillo (Living in Oblivion) Talks Alex Gibney’s Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

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By Tom DiCillo | November 10, 2014

Tom DiCillo (Living in Oblivion) Talks Alex Gibney’s Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

In this fine new HBO documentary about the legendary soul singer, you hear, feel and see the great man's music, and also learn the stories behind it.