The four Marx brothers. The difference HD actually makes. The iconography of Groucho Marx. Where did the musical comedy go? The modern comedy troupe. The infamous face. Playing off Groucho. The influence of Duck Soup on comedy. Moments paid tribute to countless times. Why fixate on war? Indie Game: The Movie and digital distribution. The gaming economy. What’s exciting about small teams. Distinct art styles foster buzz and name recognition. The C Word. Sincere emotional connection to pixel art. Multiple roles you wouldn’t expect one individual to carry. Art in a vacuum, revisited. Great films aren’t the same as Favorite Films. The anxiety and stress that goes with small team development. The greatest feeling imaginable. Success and the inevitable return.
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Duck Soup
Released: November 17, 1933
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Director: Leo McCarey
Writer: Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby
Starring: Groucho marx, Harpo Marx, Chico marx, Zeppo Marx
Rufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale.
Indie Game
Released: January 20, 2012
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Director: Lisanne Pajot, James Swirsky
Writer: Lisanne Pajot, James Swirsky
Starring: Edmn McMillen, Tommy Refenes, Phil Fish, Jonathan Blow
A documentary that follows the journeys of indie game developers as they create games and release those works, and themselves, to the world.
