Critic Reviews
The Job Director & Writer, Screaming Frog Productions "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."
"A deliciously surprising short, which upends our expectations as a bunch of urban professionals find themselves on the receiving end of a cultural stereotype."
"'Jonathan Browning's The Job is a clever calling-card short ...a comedy that lands its joke with style and cinematic flair."
"'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." -Durango Herald, February 26, 2008 "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."
"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."
"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."
"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…"
"This brief three minute short is perfectly comical and insightful in its satirical look at the immigration debate."
"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!"
"...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."
"Browning put together a thought-provoking short that takes an interesting look at United States' changing workforce. 'The Job' challenges audiences to reconsider their notions of work and immigrants in the United States."
Road Asst. Director, Wolfpack Productions "A sprawling portrait of Britian's unemployed and spiritually
destitute working class." "It was great!" Ten November Wig Theatre "Obviously a labor of love for Director, Jonathan Browning." Bony Fish Lid Productions "...Truthful...amusing..." "Closing up Shop" National Commercial - Dairy Management, Inc. "This commercial for Dairy Management Inc. was - hands down -
the year's funniest and smartest. With great special effects and sharp
editing, "Closing Up Shop" showed what happens to a hapless man who
seeks to gain entry to a chees shop after the proprietress has closed
for the day. The failed attempt lands him in police custody and forces
him to endure the humiliation of posing for a mug shot, during which
he utters the spot's brilliant coda - the word familiar to amateur photographers
everywhere. Yep, that's right. "Cheese." A masterpiece." "I Speak Phone" National Commercial - Citibank "Insert the sound of me laughing my "BEEP" off. HELLVIS 59 Octavia and Screaming Frog Productions "Browning's Presley (never referred to as Elvis in the script)
enters with all the pomp and flare of a gaudy impersonator, but then
allows the man behind the icon to emerge...." "Browning is a very comical jackass." Coed Prison Sluts The Annoyance Theatre "Particularly good at off-the-cuff silliness is Jonathan
Browning as Hamster Man." "... Browning is especially fun to watch because
he so clearly enjoys the chaos and wackiness on stage." Strangulation...and Other Games We Play Wig Theatre "Especially provocative is Jonathan Browning...he gently and subtly
finds the character's rich soul." Excuse Me... Conspiracy Theatre Co. " ...Jonathan Browning is constantly strong..." All the World's a Stage The Midnight Circus "...this uproarious, innovative spectacle is irresistable entertainment
for the whole family." What Every Girl Should Know...an Ode to Judy Blume The Annoyance Theatre 
"This nostolgic show works because the talented cast plays everything
straight." "...hysterical homage ...joyously frank production..." "...delightful, provocative theatre ..." "From beginning to end the show's pace is at a feverish level
of brilliant comic timing..." Choked on Love The Annoyance Theatre "...excellently acted... believable, multidimensional characters..." |
