The film was shot on location in New York City in 16 days. The film was shot for just over $100,000. There are several movie references in the film, most of which are acknowledged. One that is not is when Marty (Ron Livingston) tells Nina Cohen (Cara Buono), "You want to see God laugh? Make a plan." Nina responds, "I like that movie." That line is from the film, Kicking and Screaming (1995), which starred Cara Buono. Neil Turitz did not go to film school and had never ...[Read Story ]