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We covered blockbusters and Hollywood classics in the last couple of episodes, so it's time for another hidden gem. Gems don't get much more hidden than Hundreds of Beavers. Hundreds of Beavers is an indie film, shot in black and white, with nearly no dialog. Sound serious? It's not. It's a ridiculous slapstick comedy that hearkens back to silent comedies like those made by Buster Keaton or Charlie Chaplin. It's more than a mere homage to silent comedies though. Adding some modern influences, and their own unique sensibilities, filmmakers Mike Cheslik and Ryland Tews made a hilarious film truly unlike anything you've ever seen before. Made on a shoestring budget and self distributed, the film managed to be both a critical and commercial success, ending up on many critics high-praise lists.
By Film OptimistsWe covered blockbusters and Hollywood classics in the last couple of episodes, so it's time for another hidden gem. Gems don't get much more hidden than Hundreds of Beavers. Hundreds of Beavers is an indie film, shot in black and white, with nearly no dialog. Sound serious? It's not. It's a ridiculous slapstick comedy that hearkens back to silent comedies like those made by Buster Keaton or Charlie Chaplin. It's more than a mere homage to silent comedies though. Adding some modern influences, and their own unique sensibilities, filmmakers Mike Cheslik and Ryland Tews made a hilarious film truly unlike anything you've ever seen before. Made on a shoestring budget and self distributed, the film managed to be both a critical and commercial success, ending up on many critics high-praise lists.