Thomas Butt is a freelance writer. His work can be read on Collider and Taste of Cinema. He also writes for his own blog, The Empty Theater, on Substack. An avid film connoisseur, Thomas actively logs his film consumption on Letterboxd and vows to connect with many more cinephiles through the platform.
The Big Picture Sadly, there was a brief moment in time the film community took Jack Black for granted. Black has been a consistent mainstay in movies, particularly comedies, for years; not to mention his wide variety of other talents, notably as the lead singer of his band, Tenacious D. However, thanks to his appearance in family-friendly entertainment such as the Kung Fu Panda series, the Jumanji franchise, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Black has experienced a renaissance of sorts.
Release Date April 27, 2011 Director Richard Linklater Cast Matthew McConaughey , Jack Black , Shirley MacLaine , Veronica Orosco , Tommy G. Kendrick , Rick Dial Runtime 104 Main Genre Comedy What Did Jack Black & Richard Linklater Make Before 'Bernie'? Bernie, based upon a bizarre true story, is a reunion of Jack Black and director Richard Linklater.
Why Is Jack Black Perfect as Bernie? In more ways than none, Jack Black's screen persona resembles the public's embracing of Bernie Tiede. The mortician, beloved for his upstanding Christian values, can recall everyone's name in Carthage. In a time of mourning, there is no one better suited to be a funeral director, service preacher, or simply a shoulder to cry on.
How Well Does 'Bernie' Capture the Nuances of the Real Story It's Based on? Close Richard Linklater's direction is beholden to Black's finely tuned performance. Similar to the actor's restraint, the director refuses to extraneously vilify Bernie Tiede beyond the depiction of the murder of Nugent. As a result, subconscious conflict lingers, as it is strenuous to turn one's back on the titular lead.
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