Most directors hot off the success of one of the highest grossing films of all time would no doubt try and cash in on all the hype by working on another massive action film. Then again, most directors aren’t Joss Whedon. Much Ado About Nothing, a Shakespearean adaptation, recently screened this weekend during Austin’s SXSW everything festival, and we’ve been hearing some great things. Shot in only twelve days, Much Ado’ boasts an impressive cast of Whedonverse alums’, new and old. If you’ve ever wanted to see Nathan Fillion, Clark Gregg, and Amy Acker in the same film, well now is your chance. We were incredibly lucky to have Much Ado’s lead actress Amy Acker on our very own show a few months back, so make sure to check out Episode 81 of our podcast Rated NA.
Here are some of great things critics have been saying about the film.
“A project this simple would be nowhere without the actors, and Whedon gets fine work out of just about everybody.” – Linda Holmes – NPR
“It’s rather joyous to see a name director pursue a true passion project, and realise it with such simplicity, elegance and emotional directness.” Hannah McGill – The List
“So many comedies are unable to have more than a handful of memorable moments, but Much Ado About Nothing has dozens.” Andrew Robinson – Film School Rejects
Here is a trailer for Gunn’s next film Super, starring: Rainn Wilson, Ellen Page, Liv Tyler, Kevin Bacon, and Nathan Fillion. What happens when misshapen nerd (Wilson) loses his Elven princess (Tyler) of a wife? He gets a sidekick, throws on a costume, and goes on what appears to be a murder spree.
People still think the game is just for “nerds” and social misfits. I would argue that D&D is for anyone that likes adventure, laughing with friends, and imagination. The people I play with are teachers, pilots, doctors, chefs and animal trainers. No matter who you are or where you are in life Dungeons and Dragons will always be around for you to roll some dice and have a damn good time. Allie Goertz pretty much sums up how we all feel about the mother of all RPGs… A great place to just get away… She, as well as this video, are about to blow up… you’ll see.
RT @NerdAppropriate: Joss Whedon’s Much Ado About Nothing Hits #SXSW- A Very Merry War Indeed – http://t.co/0lnKG1wmIh
Where do we find it though? It seems like the type of movie relegated to smaller/independent cinema.