John Wilson’s Concrete Documentary Finds Meaning in Mundane New York
John Wilson’s feature debut, 'The History of Concrete,' premieres in limited release, using the material as a metaphor for human impermanence and creativity.
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John Wilson’s History of Concrete Turns a Stone-Solid Topic Into a Meta-Documentary
Variety’s Ethan Shanfeld interviews John Wilson about his feature The History of Concrete, a film that pairs a history of the material with meta storytelling about making a documentary—from pitch meetings and budget pressures to how the film is produced—while spotlighting intimate human portraits (a gum buster, a grieving musician) and memorable moments like a Kim Kardashian scene filmed at a GQ dinner without a score. Wilson treats the process as part of the story, expanding his HBO How To approach into a feature-length work now in theaters via Magnolia Pictures, and offering a meditation on what audiences value in documentary cinema.
Magnolia Pictures Secures U.S. Distribution for 'The Napa Boys'
Magnolia Pictures has acquired U.S. distribution rights for the film 'The Napa Boys,' which follows a mysterious figure leading friends through wine country, with a planned theatrical release early next year. The film debuted at the Toronto Film Festival and features a notable cast, with the deal negotiated by CAA Media Finance.