Fabulous Film & Friends
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Fabulous Film & Friends
Ep. # 102 - A MINECRAFT MOVIE v. Nacho Libre: The BEST of Jared Hess Part II-Enter Jack Black
Welcome to our 102nd Blockbuster Episode, The BEST of Jared Hess Part 2: Enter Jack Black where we will discuss and dissect the afore-mentioned actor and director pairings starting with 2006’s Nacho Libre starring Jack Black, Héctor Jiménez, Ana de la Reguera, Darius Rose and Peter Stormare compared to 2025’s megahit blockbuster A Minecraft Movie starring Black again, Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, Sebastian Eugene Hansen, Danielle Brooks Dawn, Jennifer Coolidge and Jemaine Clement.
My solitary guest tonight is the only muchacho bold enough to help me fill our pockets with cinematic diamonds — a man worthy of a hearty Roman forearm handshake. Please welcome fellow former Treasure Valley dweller and ultimate fighting challenge boss, Dr. David Johnson, DMD.
Before we enter that rickety old mineshaft, the synopses:
In Nacho Libre:
Ignacio, A humble Mexican monastery cook dreams of becoming a word famous luchador to earn respect and help the orphans he cares for. Against all odds — and with plenty of epic fails — he embraces his destiny in the wrestling ring.
A Minecraft Movie (2025)
Siblings Henry and Natalie, new residents in the town of Chuglass Idaho, along with has been gaming world champ Garrett Garrison and their realtor Dawn, arewhisked into the blocky Overworld, where they must team up with Steve—a legendary Minecrafter—to survive and find their way home.
How do these two films rank in Jared Hess’ filmography?
Find out!
Watch the video on Youtube:
https://youtu.be/-gj94ElQobk