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Goyband (2008) Online
2008 Adam Pascal Josh Alexander Michael Apuzzo Christopher Grimm
Original Title :
Goyband
Genre :
Movie / Comedy
Year :
2008
Directror :
Christopher Grimm
Cast :
Adam Pascal,Josh Alexander,Michael Apuzzo
Writer :
Dan Bar-Hava,Christopher Grimm
Type :
Movie
Time :
1h 38min
Rating :
6.8/10

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Not "everything" in this Casino is Kosher.

Goyband (2008) Online

Goyband is a romantic comedy that fuses music and pop culture with a satirical (albeit gentle) look into Orthodox Judaism and Kabbalah. The word "Goy" is Yiddish for a non-Jewish male. In our story, Adam Pascal of "Rent" fame plays ex-boyband pop star, Bobby Starr. Bobby Starr is booked to headline the grand opening of the first Kosher Casino in the Catskills, (hence the title Goyband.) The reason Bobby gets this unlikely booking is that the daughter of the hotel owner, Rebekkah (played by Amy Davidson of "8 Simple Rules for Dating my Teenage Daughter") has a secret crush on him - hiring him to perform live at the hotel is her last act of rebellion before committing to her arranged marriage.
Credited cast:
Adam Pascal Adam Pascal - Bobby
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Josh Alexander Josh Alexander - Uriel
Michael Apuzzo Michael Apuzzo - Backup Dancer & Fan
Amber Baldinelli Amber Baldinelli - Birthday Party Bolwer (as Amber Lee)
Aaron Balk Aaron Balk - Running Boy at lunch
Jenelle Balk Jenelle Balk - Running Girl at lunch
Benjamin Bauman Benjamin Bauman - Haim
Sarah Burns Sarah Burns - Casino Guest
Bern Cohen Bern Cohen - Jeremiah the Gambler
Amy Davidson Amy Davidson - Rebekka
Lucky Diamond Lucky Diamond - Lucky Diamond
Wendy Diamond Wendy Diamond - Wendy Diamond
Alana DiMaria Alana DiMaria - Eye to Eye Music Video Dancer
Dean Edwards Dean Edwards - Ty
Tibor Feldman Tibor Feldman - Moe

Adam Pascal cannot read sheet music, so the music director (Dan Bar-Hava) had to play a line of music for Adam to repeat. Adam is a quick learner with this method.

"Goyband" will premiere at the 10th Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival at the Jerusalem Cinematheque on December 13th, 2008.

Goyband will premiere in the USA at the Syd Jacobson JCC in East Hills, Long Island, NY at the Randi and Bruce Pergament Jewish Fil Festival on July 1st 2009.

Filming took 26 days to complete. Lead Adam Pascal was either on camera or practicing dance moves for 25 out of those 26 days.

It was so cold on-site at the resort used, plus Goyband LLC couldn't afford the heat the place, that the interiors were all filmed in a studio.

The casting director (Adreinne Stern) pursued Adam Pascal at the request of her daughter, who is a huge fan of the Broadway musical RENT. Adam originated the role of Roger Davis in RENT, both onstage and the motion picture.

There are two versions of the audience's reaction to Bobby Starr's revamped act: one where they all get up and dance, and the version in the film, where they are clap in unison.

Adam Pascal was actually raised Jewish.


User reviews

Gavirim

Gavirim

This movie is the perfect vehicle for the extremely talented Adam Pascal (best known for originating roles in Rent and Aida on Broadway) as it allows him to sing, dance, and act. Pascal stars as Bobby Starr, a washed up 1990s boy band star who has been struggling as a solo artist (he can barely even book gigs at a local bowling alley). All of that changes when his biggest fans (Rebekka, played by Amy Davidson, and her friends) get him the break he has been looking for: a chance to perform at the Mazel Hotel. The film is a Jewish musical version of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" with lots of references to "Fiddler on the Roof" thrown in. I enjoyed that this movie was unpredictable, and it is one of the best low budget, independent films I have seen. I would definitely recommend it!
Zymbl

Zymbl

I don't watch a lot of indie movies, but I was looking for some interesting takes on Judaism and put this on my netflix list. And then I waited for what seemed like forever...Finally, I just bought it and I'm glad I did.

I don't want to say to much, because it was fun to watch a movie fresh.

My wife and the kids seem to love it - it's definitely a film you can play for the whole family. It's a really sweet story, you worry about the characters, you know? And the end, well, it's unexpected. The twist seemed real, like real people would do that, you know? (I don't know if that qualifies as a spoiler..)

Also: I wish I could buy the soundtrack - I have that theme song stuck in my head - and I really liked hearing all those Jewish melodies updated!
Vertokini

Vertokini

I love this movie. It was made with a low budget, yes, but it's more entertaining than most huge budget films, and it has a terrific cast! Adam Pascal is incredibly talented, and here he has enormous charm and humor as well.

Few films have captured the Borscht Belt days of the Catskill resorts as well as this one. "Mr. Saturday Night" with Billy Crystal also captures this era well. Sadly, most of these resorts have closed their doors now, but these films give a fun glimpse of the fabulous resorts that once nurtured generations of America's greatest comedians and musicians.

This movie is a fun way to spend a couple of hours, and you'll be glad you saw it. I don't understand why some people rate this great little movie so well. I suspect that this has more to do with those people wanting big, flashy Hollywood foolishness. As for me, I give this movie 10 stars for its clever story featuring truly talented actors and a nice, wholesome story that even a vulgarian like myself can enjoy!