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Director’s Spotlight: Ruben Fleischer

By: Jonathan Pabico   Ruben Fleischer is best known for his 2009 horror-comedy, Zombieland. He delivers hilarious satire about the zombie genre by enveloping his characters in chilling environments, only to leave us amused by how these characters dispatch zombies in humorous ways. Fleischer’s direction also amplifies the edgy bravado of the film’s crude jokes, sarcastic wit, and unapologetic banter. Moreover, Fleischer helps shape the story into a laid-back road-trip narrative. He humanizes his characters through the portrayal of the bonds they share in their journey across their post-apocalyptic world.       Aside from comedy, Fleischer explores the action thriller…

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