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The Hobby

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Exploring the passionate world of modern board gaming, following enthusiasts who find community and meaning through games.

Critics Reviews

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Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com “The Hobby” feels flat and repetitive, banking too much on quirky characters instead of having anything to say about why they love what they love or this unusual subculture. Mar 16, 2024 Full Review Matthew Monagle Austin Chronicle Do you believe in life after Monopoly? The filmmakers behind 'The Hobby' certainly do. Mar 13, 2024 Full Review Abe Friedtanzer Cinema Daily US In addition to being a fun ride, this film also serves as an informative look at a community that exists just outside the mainstream. Rated: B+ Jul 27, 2024 Full Review Andrew Osborne culturevulture.net Ennis surveys the phenomenon utilizing a scattershot series of intertwined episodes, from talking head ruminations on topics like the satisfactions of problem-solving and real world socializing to a handful of story arcs... Apr 5, 2024 Full Review Larry Fried POV Magazine From the eclectic crowds that populate gaming conventions like Gen Con to the designers behind beloved new-wave board games such as Wingspan and Sagrada, the allure of the subculture’s scope is quickly apparent. Apr 1, 2024 Full Review Sabina Dana Plasse Film Threat A great deal of footage and vetted personalities contribute to an interesting topic, a type of geek subculture that keeps this billion-dollar business constantly churning. Rated: 7.5/10 Mar 14, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Simon Ennis

Director

Dan Corbett

Self

Irving Finkel

Self

Kim Roberts

Producer

Tina Pehme

Producer

Justin Rebelo

Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis Exploring the passionate world of modern board gaming, following enthusiasts who find community and meaning through games.
Director
Simon Ennis
Producer
Kim Roberts, Tina Pehme, Justin Rebelo
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 32m