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15 giu 2022 · Wes Schlagenhauf Is Dying. Fewer subgenres in recent memory have had a more fleeting window of viability, if ever it even really existed, than the “pandemic film.” Beyond that, a close second might be this millennium’s mumblecore movement, which bore a few intriguing iterations amidst a tidal wave of back-slapping tedium.
17 giu 2022 · Wes Schlagenhauf is Dying includes a bit of commentary on the film industry, its absurdity, and what it takes to make a good film, but it feels half-hearted and underwhelming. The passion is obviously there, but the various plot points, including the building tension and eventual conflict between the characters, don’t result in anything particularly good or worthwhile.
The film represents a modest endeavour that, despite its intentions, struggles to justify its existence as a piece of pandemic commentary. The premise is straightforward yet fertile for exploration: Best friends Parker (Parker Seaman), Devin (Devin Das) and Wes (Wes Schlagenhauf) are mired in their filmmaking aspirations.
After finding out their best friend is dying, filmmakers Parker and Devin decide to document their journey to see Wes one last time – all in the name of Hollywood success. Beautiful, interesting, incredible cinema.
11 giu 2022 · Playing at the Tribeca Film Festival, Wes Schlagenhauf is Dying needs a bit more life to its comedic premise.
21 giu 2022 · 952. It brings me no joy to report that an indie comedy film evidently made in earnest did not resonate or connect with me, but Parker Seaman and Devin Das’s debut feature, Wes Schlagenhauf Is Dying, is a potent example of how films about filmmaking can often be led down deeply misguided paths.
24 giu 2022 · Despite its title, Wes Schlagenhauf Is Dying is a hopeful tale about the power of friendship and a love of filmmaking that just happens to take place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Boasting a brisk running time of just under 80 minutes, the film is a blast to watch thanks to the pair at its center, Devin Das and Parker Seaman, who not only star but also co-write with Seaman also directing.
