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Big Blocks of Fun: A Minecraft Movie
A Minecraft Movie” is a perfectly calibrated light entertainment. At certain points, it reminded me of that mid’-80s run of ...
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, ...
Bigger budget, same ‘dorkiness’: Jared Hess on bringing ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ vibes to ‘A Minecraft Movie’
Jared Hess didn’t know what to expect when his first feature film, a movie about a lanky, Tater Tot-loving teen, made its ...
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Minecraft movie director addresses viral Chicken Jockey reactions
Minecraft movie director Jared Hess has broken his silence on the chaotic Chicken Jockey reactions, arguing it’s all just ...
‘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 ...
'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’ Review: Jason Momoa and Jack Black Bro It Up in a Genially Weightless Video-Game Quest
Jared Hess, the director of "Napoleon Dynamite," brings his indie-camp absurdist cred to this adaptation of the blockbuster ...
“A Minecraft Movie” Director Says It's 'Hilarious' Police Are Called on Rowdy Audiences: 'So Many Funny Videos'
"It's weird when you're having too much fun and the cops get called," said director Jared Hess, adding, "I'm just glad people ...