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Jared Hess Is Still a Sundance Guy: Why the Smash Hit ‘Minecraft Movie’ Feels a Little Like an Indie Film
A Minecraft Movie' director Jared Hess unpacks 'Napoleon Dynamite,' working with Jack Black on 'Nacho Libre,' and more on ...
Jared Hess is all for audiences going feral during A Minecraft Movie
It’s weird when you’re having too much fun and the cops get called,” Hess said in a recent interview with Entertainment ...
‘A Minecraft Movie’: Three Zoomers Dissect How They Really Feel About the Blockbuster
Three Variety Zoomers discuss what worked, what didn't work and what Hollywood can learn from 'A Minecraft Movie.' ...
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“A Minecraft Movie” Is a Tale of Two Cinematic Universes
Even a child is unlikely to be entertained by the film’s stream of Minecraft in-jokes—but fans of the director Jared Hess may ...
'We weren't able to do it': A Minecraft Movie's Jared Hess explains why one of its funniest scenes isn't in the final cut
A Minecraft Movie's director reveals what his favorite secrets in the film are – and discusses the "hilarious" scene he was ...
Bigger budget, same ‘dorkiness’: Jared Hess on bringing ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ vibes to ‘A Minecraft Movie’
The director seems to carry the spirit of the indie film with him — even as he takes on a blockbuster. The offbeat humor and overall character of "Napoleon Dynamite" that won Sundance over 21 years ...
A Minecraft Movie director Jared Hess: ‘On a big movie there’s so much to do, so much to pull off. You’re always dry-heaving’
Hess, the film-maker behind the 2004 comedy Napoleon Dynamite, on his love of Minecraft, working with Jack Black and making a ...
‘A Minecraft Movie’ Stars and Director Unpack Its Songs and ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ References
As it turns out, quite a bit. With llamas, tater tots, and Idaho setting and a washed-up high school legend at its heart, “A ...
A Minecraft Movie Ending and Post-Credits Scene Explained With Director Jared Hess and Minecraft's Torfi Frans Ólafsson
Are you wondering if A Minecraft Movie has a post-credits or mid-credits scene? We'll tell you right here: Yes, it has both!
'A Minecraft Movie' might be fun for kids, but it's a miss for grown up gamers
Director Jared Hess took on "A Minecraft Movie" and manages to create a visually great film, but too many characters keep it ...
A Minecraft Movie Director Jared Hess Opens Up About The Post-Credits Scene: “Just Being Able To Find…”
Director Jared Hess recently opened up about the post-credits scene of A Minecraft Movie. Here’s what he said!
Jack Black says hold the popcorn: ‘Minecraft’ fans get a message about messy ‘chicken jockey’ trend
Minecraft' star Jack Black delivers a personal message to moviegoers advising against joining in the viral, messy, ...