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Minecraft controversy: Director defends fan behaviour and says 'no one gets hurt from popcorn'
A Minecraft Movie director Jared Hess has defended the behaviour of fans during screenings.TikTok is full of videos of fans ...
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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's Jared Hess Talks Sequel, The Man Crush Between Jack Black & Jason Momoa, Hitting Zeitgeist Gold Decades After ‘Napoleon Dynamite'
After living a mostly low key career after he and wife Jerusha launched with the Sundance sensation Napoleon Dynamite in 2004 ...
‘Chicken Jockey!’: How a Crazy Catchphrase Took Over Multiplexes
When Jack Black yells that in “A Minecraft Movie,” young audiences respond raucously. The director approves, but some theaters don’t. Here’s what to know.
Building success or facing a game over? Critics give mixed reviews for ‘A Minecraft Movie’
First, “Minecraft” is the best-selling game in history with millions of fans that won’t be looking to pick apart the ...
'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 ...
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'A Minecraft Movie' director calls Jason Momoa a 'big dork'
On The Red Carpet sat down with director Jared Hess and producer Torfi Frans Ólafsson to discuss the all-star cast. "Did you know Jason Momoa would be this funny?" we asked. "Yes," Hess responded ...
‘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 ...
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Minecraft Movie Director Spent Time Recovering From How Bad The First Teaser Was
Jared Hess knew the first teaser was terrible, but didn't let every comment get to him.