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Ian Samuels is an American filmmaker. He directed the film The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021).
Ian Samuels is known for Myrna the Monster (2015), Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018) and The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021).
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Ian Ralph Samwell (19 January 1937 – 13 March 2003) was an English musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. He is best known as the writer of Cliff Richard's debut single "Move It", and his association with the rock band America, with whom he had his biggest commercial success with their hit single, "A Horse with No Name".
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things: Directed by Ian Samuels. With Kathryn Newton, Kyle Allen, Jermaine Harris, Anna Mikami. Two teens live the same day repeatedly, enabling them to create a map of things to remember.
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Mark, a teenage boy, has been stuck in a time loop, repeating the same day over and over again. After many iterations of the loop, Mark has perfected several routines and is able to aid other people by anticipating their movements. Developing a crush on a girl he gives directions to, Mark goes to the community pool to meet her again, saving her fro...
In September 2019, it was announced Ian Samuels would direct the film, from a screenplay by Lev Grossman based upon his short story of the same name, with Akiva Goldsman producing the film under his Weed Road Pictures banner, alongside FilmNation Entertainment. In February 2020, Kathryn Newton, Kyle Allen, Jermaine Harris, Anna Mikami, Josh Hamilto...
Critical response
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 77% based on 74 critic reviews, with an average of 6.60/10. The website's critics consensus states, "Its characters' time-loop journey is a little bumpy and fairly familiar, but heartfelt charm and likeable leads make A Map of Tiny Perfect Things worth following." On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 61 out of 100, based on 16 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
Ian Samuels. “I moved to L.A. a few years ago,” recalls filmmaker and animator Ian Samuels, “and it was a transition. Being in your twenties, navigating your social life, career, relationships — I made a lot of mistakes. And I wound up giving that baggage to Myrna.”.
Feb 10, 2021 · Director Ian Samuels spoke with the Daily Bruin’s Rio Deniger about the fast-paced yet playful shooting experience, his favorite parts of the film and what he hopes it will inspire in viewers.
