The Do-Deca-Pentathlon
If the works of Jay and Mark Duplass boast a visual trademark, that trademark would be the “punch zoom.” In pertinent moments throughout all the Duplass films, starting with their mumblecore debut The Puffy Chair, the camera quickly zooms in on characters—like, well, a punch—shifting the focus from big to small, from macro to micro. Many moviegoers consider this stylistic staple a literal punchline for their offbeat humor, but it seems to function more as a symbol of what they’re devoted to as filmmakers: the eschewing of big, impersonal narratives for small, intimate stories that hone in on the simple... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsCyrus Review
Moderately famous for barely-there budgets and heavily improv’d dialogue, the Duplass Brothers are thrust into the spotlight... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsJason Segel, Susan Sarandon, Ed Helms Cast in New Duplass Brothers Movie
The Duplass Brothers are working their way up the Hollywood ladder, adding big-name actors to the casts of their funny films. Their upcoming movie Cyrus stars Jonah Hill, John C. Reilly, Marisa Tomei and Catherine Keener. Next, Jay and Mark Duplass will direct Jason Segel, Ed Helms, Susan Sarandon and Judy Greer in Jeff Who Lives At Home, Vulture reports.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe Five Buzziest Films At Sundance 2010
It’s the question that you hear in every line for a film, at every party, on every bus and ski lift in Park City during Sundance: “Seen any good movies so far?” Eventually you start noticing patterns in the answers and it affects your choices the rest of the week. From my extensive scientific research eavesdropping on conversations and noting what tickets for press screenings go quickest, here are my picks for the Five Buzziest Films at Sundance. And I hope to catch them all before I leave.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayNew Duplass Brothers Film, Cyrus, to Premiere at Sundance
No, it’s not about Billy Ray or Miley. Yeah, we were a little disappointed at first as well. Try to keep reading, though.... read more
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