Deli Man is not a movie about food. On the surface, it appears to be a documentary about deli food and it’s history, but in truth is much more focused on a passion. This film chronicles the passion of a handful of men passionate about a rapidly dying breed of cultural establishments and their determination to stick it out. This is great because, honestly, we really don’t need more food documentaries. We have plenty.
Much of this lively, often humorous documentary focuses on one man, David “Ziggy” Gruber, a curious kid with an old spirit turned classically trained chef turned deli owner and operator. Directed Erik Greenberg Anjou rightfully spends a lot of time with Ziggy, as he wears his passion on his sleeve and truly knows what he’s doing. Anjou chronicles Ziggy’s formative childhood years, his inspiration and journey to becoming the heart of one...
Much of this lively, often humorous documentary focuses on one man, David “Ziggy” Gruber, a curious kid with an old spirit turned classically trained chef turned deli owner and operator. Directed Erik Greenberg Anjou rightfully spends a lot of time with Ziggy, as he wears his passion on his sleeve and truly knows what he’s doing. Anjou chronicles Ziggy’s formative childhood years, his inspiration and journey to becoming the heart of one...
- 3/27/2015
- by Travis Keune
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Directed by Erik Greenberg Anjou, the documentary "Deli Man" centers on Ziggy Gruber, owner of the Houston, TX deli Kenny and Ziggy's, and a third-generation deli man following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. "Deli Man" is the third film in Greenberg Anjou's trilogy about Jewish culture, his first two being "A Cantor's Tale" and "The Klezmatics - On Holy Ground." In this exclusive clip from the film, deli owners and employees humorously share the peculiarities of their overly choosy customers. As one man in the business says, "A deli customer is the worst goddamn restaurant customer you could ever have." "Deli Man" opened in Phoenix, Houston and Florida on February 27, and will expand to 25 more cities (including New York and Los Angeles) on March 6. Check out the clip below: Read More: Here Are All the Movies Opening Today, February 27; What Will You See?...
- 3/4/2015
- by Jena Keahon
- Indiewire
Deli Man Cohen Media Group Reviewed for Shockya by Harvey Karten. Data-based on Rotten Tomatoes. Grade: A- Director: Erik Greenberg Anjou Cast: Fyvush Finkel, Jerry Stiller, Larry King, Ziggy Gruber Screened at: Cohen Media Group, NYC, 2/11/15 Opens: March 6, 2015 I’m taking this group tour in Ireland some two decades ago, and I introduce myself to fellow tourists, who are all Irish-Americans. Says one: “You’re a dentist, or maybe a teacher. Right?” I felt like saying, “Does it show? It’s that obvious?” But before I could finish my thoughts, this guy, Donovan I think, adds, “Hey, did you check out the deli on the corner?” I could asked [ Read More ]
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- 3/2/2015
- by Harvey Karten
- ShockYa
Making sandwiches may not seem to make for compelling cinema, but that’s exactly the activity around which documentarian Erik Greenberg Anjou (above right, not left) sets his newest film Deli Man. The film goes beyond that, of course, exploring the ways in which deli food and deli culture are a fundamental aspect of American Judaism. Anjou’s previous two films, A Cantor’s Tale and The Klezmatics: On Holy Ground, dealt with the same themes by exploring different components of Jewish life; Deli Man may feature a more lighthearted tone — evidenced by the proliferation of veteran Jewish comedians in the film — but the questions it explores are no less […]...
- 2/27/2015
- by Randy Astle
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
Making sandwiches may not seem to make for compelling cinema, but that’s exactly the activity around which documentarian Erik Greenberg Anjou (above right, not left) sets his newest film Deli Man. The film goes beyond that, of course, exploring the ways in which deli food and deli culture are a fundamental aspect of American Judaism. Anjou’s previous two films, A Cantor’s Tale and The Klezmatics: On Holy Ground, dealt with the same themes by exploring different components of Jewish life; Deli Man may feature a more lighthearted tone — evidenced by the proliferation of veteran Jewish comedians in the film — but the questions it explores are no less […]...
- 2/27/2015
- by Randy Astle
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has unveiled its 2015 line-up which includes films representing 54 countries, 23 world premieres and 53 U.S. premieres. The U.S. premiere of Niki Caro’s McFarland USA will close out the 30th fest. Based on the 1987 true story and starring Kevin Costner and Maria Bello, the film follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California’s farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White (Costner), a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school. The unlikely band of runners overcomes the odds to forge not only a championship cross-country team but an enduring legacy as well.
The festival runs from January 27-February 7.
Below is the list of World and U.S. Premiere films followed by the list of titles by sidebar categories.
World Premieres
A Better You, USA
Directed by Matt Walsh
Cast: Brian Huskey,...
The festival runs from January 27-February 7.
Below is the list of World and U.S. Premiere films followed by the list of titles by sidebar categories.
World Premieres
A Better You, USA
Directed by Matt Walsh
Cast: Brian Huskey,...
- 1/8/2015
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline
A self-acknowledged "showcase for Academy Award frontrunners," the Santa Barbara International Film Festival is often overlooked for the actual films that earn it festival status. An amalgamation of international discoveries and ’merica’s circuit highlights, the Sbiff curates a week of best-of-the-best to pair with their star-praising. The 2015 edition offers another expansive selection, bookended by two films that aren’t on any radars just yet. Sbiff will open with "Desert Dancer," producer Richard Raymond’s directorial debut. Starring Reece Ritchie and Frieda Pinto, the drama follows a group of friends who wave off the harsh political climate of Iran’s 2009 presidential election in favor of forming a dance team, picking up moves from Michael Jackson, Gene Kelly and Rudolf Nureyev thanks to the magic of YouTube. The festival will close with "McFarland, USA," starring Kevin Costner and Maria Bello. Telling the 1987 true story of a Latino high school’s underdog cross-country team,...
- 1/8/2015
- by Matt Patches
- Hitfix
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