It is hard to believe that it has been 20 years since the release of Napoleon Dynamite — an indie, sleeper hit comedy from co-writer and director Jared Hess examining the unconventional life of a ...

"Napoleon Dynamite," released 20 years ago, was an eye-opener for much of America. Who knew there were people, out in the heartland, like Grandma Carlinda, who raises llamas? Or Rex, creator of Rex ...

Released in 2004, Napoleon Dynamite has all the ingredients of a cult classic. Its deadpan sense of humor mixed with its unique aesthetic makes for a memorable movie about a socially awkward teenager ...

Napoleon Dynamite was inspired by real events from director Jared Hess and his family's upbringing. Filming largely took place in Jared Hess' hometown of Preston, Idaho, incorporating real-life ...

It’s been 20 years since some Brigham Young University student filmmakers surprised the movie world and introduced an oddball named Napoleon Dynamite. Director Jared Hess and his wife and co-writer, ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. While doing press for his latest film, “Seven Cemeteries,” which hit screens in early October, Efren ...

The Napoleon Dynamite animated series continued the story of the original film, taking place between the ending and the after-credits scene. It stayed true to the world of the film, with familiar ...

Everybody has their own favorite Napoleon Dynamite quote. Co-writer and director Jared Hess’ instant high school movie classic from 2004 has gone down in history as one of the most hilariously ...