Daniel Robbins Talks Bad Shabbos at Miami Jewish Film Festival
Join FlickDirect’s Allison Rose as she interviews Daniel Robbins, the writer and director of Bad Shabbos, at the Miami Jewish Film Festival 2025. Daniel discusses the inspiration behind the film, working with co-writer Zach Wiener, and how a quirky family tradition sparked this unique comedic story.
Discover behind-the-scenes stories about casting Cliff “Method Man” Smith and the talented ensemble cast, including their surprising performances. Learn about the film’s success at the Tribeca Film Festival, winning the Audience Award, and its impressive reception with audiences and critics alike.
Chapters
- 00:00:00 Interview with Daniel Robbins at the Miami Jewish Film Festival
- 00:00:59 Creating an Authentic Shabbat Film
- 00:01:55 Crazy Movie Characters vs. Real Life
- 00:02:32 Casting Method Man in a New York Indie Film
- 00:03:20 Upper West Side Filming and the Actress's Influence
- 00:03:54 Standout Performances in the Cast
- 00:04:27 Stellar Cast Performance in the Film
- 00:05:12 Audience Reaction to the Comedy Screening
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ABOUT BAD SHABBOS
Set during a single night during a New York City Shabbos, BAD SHABBOS follows an engaged interfaith couple who are about to have their parents meet for the first time. Then, an accidental death gets in the way. Uproariously funny with an ensemble cast featuring Kyra Sedgwick, Wu-Tang Clan's Clifford "Method Man" Smith, David Paymer, Milana Vayntrub, Jon Bass, Meghan Leathers, Catherine Curtin, and Ashley Zukerman, this dark comedy is filled with twists, turns, and laughs you won't see coming!
Directed By: Daniel Robbins
Genre: Comedy
Running Time: 84 minutes
Distributed By: Menemsha Films
Bad Shabbos is © Menemsha Films. All Rights Reserved.