It was only while watching this film that I came to the realisation that I had never seen a film directed by Joe Swanberg before now. I was familiar with his work and had seen him act in a number of fellow Mumblecore filmmakers’ works, but this was to be my first encounter with un […] Read more »
Mumblecore goes mainstream with a dash of romantic comedy in Joe Swanberg's latest release, set within Chicago's burgeoning craft beer scene. Lighthearted and funny, Drinking Buddies is a easy to watch, diverting comedy from a fresh, up and coming director. Read more »
Joe Swanberg is one of the most prominent figures to rise out of the recent “mumblecore” film scene in the US. Working fast, with tiny budgets and making largely improvised, personal and challenging films he established a solid following for his work. For Drinking Buddies, Swanberg steps up to a new level, working with a […] Read more »