Reviews (Film / Stage)
Film
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Senza Traccia "L'autore, insegnante di lettere a Torino, in molti interventi appare molto critico nei confronti del linguaggio delle immagini - in particolare, nella sua utilità a scuola. Ma più di mille dibattiti sulla legge 30, nonché sull'immigrazione, valgono questi due pluripremiati minuti e mezzo diretti da Jonathan Browning." - Renzo Tramaglino (Padova, Italy)
Demostene Sofron, Romania "Filmele intrate in selectia finala ridicindu-se la pretentiile asteptate, mai ales ca in faza finala au intrat nu mai putin de 51 de productii! Marele Premiu a revenit filmului 'The Job/Precarite', Statele Unite, realizat de Jonathan Browning, interesant ca tema, o interpretare ironica a modului de gasire a unui loc de munca in varianta... mexicana!!!" - Marele Premiu
Chicago Sun-Times "Jonathan Browning’s ‘The Job’ is a wicked satire in which a Latino - Bill Stamets
Latina Lista "In the film, Browning ‘twists’ the situation of day-laborers in such a way that it makes people think about the issue in a real way. That Browning can accomplish this feat through humor makes his message that much more effective." - Marisa Trevino
Statesman Journal "A deliciously surprising short, which upends our expectations as a bunch of urban professionals find themselves on the receiving end of a cultural stereotype." - Ron Cowan (Salem Film Festival)
Orlando Sentinel "'Jonathan Browning's The Job is a clever calling-card short ...a comedy that lands its joke with style and cinematic flair." - Roger Moore
Durango Herald "'The Job' directed by Jonathan Browning is the most you'll laugh inside of 3 minutes. It's a great twist on immigrant day labor, and hilarious." - Bryant Liggett
Durango Telegraph "'Director Jonathan Browning has turned the immigration debate on its head, a good tactic for any satirist. At only three minutes in length, it’s a winner." - Judith Reynolds
NBC4.com "This writer, who has spent some time in the short film production trenches himself, was pleased, charmed, moved, and pleased again with the 20 films showcased from the DC Shorts 2007 Film Festival, which ran last September at the E Street Cinema...The films shown at the 'Best of the Fest' were selected as the cream of the crop by peer filmmakers, audience members and Jon Gann, the director of the DC Shorts Film Festival...Jonathan Browning’s The Job had the crowd laughing uproariously, as (it) took the audience to a new place by passing through familiar territory." - Roy Maurer
Washingtonian "Jonathan Browning’s, The Job, had the crowd laughing uproariously, as it took the audience to a new place by passing through familiar territory." - Roy Maurer (Best of D.C. Shorts Fest)
San Fransisco Arts Monthly "Writer/director Jonathan Browning's oddball short, 'The Job,' for example, may be one of the briefest selections, but its irreverent spirit is emblematic of IndieFest. " - Jean Schiffman
The Daily Vidette "After watching the film, 'The Job', it is not difficult to imagine why it has been winning awards. In just 3 minutes, the film exudes an air of freshness and uniqueness that is seldom found in films today. Browning has definitely begun to make his mark on the film industry. This is only the beginning of good things that will come his way." - Rachel Mayhew
The Austin Chronicle "The biggest cheer for all of the short films and features I've seen has gone to Jonathan Browning's 'The Job', a three-minute film that plays role reversal, portraying what it might be like if white-collar workers were subjected to day-laborer treatment. Brilliant… " - John Razook
The Inquirer and Mirror "This brief three minute short is perfectly comical and insightful in its satirical look at the immigration debate." - Gabriella Burnham
DC Shorts Festival "This film is hilarious. Very fresh and funny idea, brilliantly executed. Beautiful camera angles, great editing and acting. Music worked perfectly to shift moods between the scenes. Keep up the great work!" - DC Shorts Festival
Washington City Paper "...I heartily agree with the awards. LA director Jonathan Browning’s beautifully shot 'The Job' is barely over three minutes, but has a great concept and punchline. It got the loudest laugh and longest applause of the films I saw it with. No spoilers, except to say it is of the moment in a hysterically unexpected way." - Dave Nuttycombe
The Eagle Newspaper "Browning put together a thought provoking short that takes an interesting look at the United States' changing workforce. 'The Job' challenges audiences to reconsider their notions of work and immigrants in the United States. " - Donna Leadbetter
Spoiler Alert Radio "'The Job' is a true crowd pleaser." - Toni Pennacchia (Host of “All Things Film”) |
Stage
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Ten November "Obviously a labor of love for Director, Jonathan Browning."" - Chicago Sun Times
Bony Fish "Truthful...amusing..."" - Chicago Sun Times
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