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'''''Buzzard''''' is a 2014 American independent film written and directed by [[Joel Potrykus]], starring Joshua Burge as Marty Jackitansky.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/film/review/buzzard|title=Buzzard|work=[[Slant Magazine]]|first=Elise|last=Nakhnikian|date=15 March 2014}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|first=Kurt|last=Brokaw|work=Independent Magazine|title=New Directors/New Films Critics Choice: Buzzard|url=http://www.independent-magazine.org/magazine/2014/03/new_directors_new_films_2014|accessdate=11 March 2014}}</ref> |
'''''Buzzard''''' is a 2014 American independent film written and directed by [[Joel Potrykus]], starring Joshua Burge as Marty Jackitansky.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/film/review/buzzard|title=Buzzard|work=[[Slant Magazine]]|first=Elise|last=Nakhnikian|date=15 March 2014}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|first=Kurt|last=Brokaw|work=Independent Magazine|title=New Directors/New Films Critics Choice: Buzzard|url=http://www.independent-magazine.org/magazine/2014/03/new_directors_new_films_2014|accessdate=11 March 2014}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:54, 29 March 2015
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| Directed by | Joel Potrykus |
| Written by | Joel Potrykus |
| Produced by | Joel Potrykus Ashley Young Michael Saunders Kevin Clancy Tim Saunders |
| Starring | Joshua Burge Joel Potrykus |
| Cinematography | Adam J. Minnick |
| Distributed by | Oscilloscope Laboratories |
Release dates |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | United States |
Buzzard is a 2014 American independent film written and directed by Joel Potrykus, starring Joshua Burge as Marty Jackitansky.[1] [2]
Plot
A black comedy and paranoia nightmare, the film follows angry mortgage temp Marty as he cooks up small scams against the hated corporate world he's stuck in. After swiping a stack of refund checks from the company, he goes into hiding, sucking down Mountain Dew and frozen pizzas in his co-worker's basement.[3] His anger and fear hits the streets of Detroit, as he hops a bus and brings along his modified Nintendo Power Glove, equipped with deadly blades.
Cast
- Joshua Burge as Marty Jackitansky
- Joel Potrykus as Derek
Release
Buzzard made its world premiere at SXSW in 2014,[4] and its international premiere at the 2014 Locarno Film Festival.[5] It received theatrical distribution in North America on March 6, 2015 through Oscilloscope Laboratories.[6][7]
Reception
Buzzard has received generally favorable reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a score of 88%, based on 33 reviews.[8] Metacritic gave the film a rating of 78/100, based on 4 reviews.[9]
References
- ^ Nakhnikian, Elise (15 March 2014). "Buzzard". Slant Magazine.
- ^ Brokaw, Kurt. "New Directors/New Films Critics Choice: Buzzard". Independent Magazine. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
- ^ Marsh, Callum. "Village Voice Review: Buzzard". Village Voice. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ^ Scheib, Ronnie (12 March 2014). "SXSW Film Review: 'Buzzard'". Variety. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- ^ "Philip' and 'Buzzard' Set For Locarno Fest Launches". Variety. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
- ^ "Oscilloscope Picks Up Comedy 'Buzzard' Ahead of SXSW Debut". Indiewire. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
- ^ "Watch: Get Ready for 'Buzzard,' the Craziest Looking Film of 2015". Indiewire. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ "Buzzard". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
- ^ "Buzzard". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 23 January 2015.