As Smart As They Are : The Author Project

a peanut butter no jelly production
Directed by Joe Pacheco

Feature Films

As Smart As They Are

After the Fall

I See Through Your Mind

"The marriage of musical curiosity One Ring Zero with the works of several noteworthy authors is a union that deserves to be celebrated... The interviews are garnished with live and studio footage of the band, that pulls you further into the One Ring Zero experience."

-- Eric Campos, Film Threat

"Pacheco captures a nifty blend of cult evolution, literary moment and klezmer-pop meanderings that bound along nicely from the studio to the stage."

-- Stu Van Airsdale, The Reeler

"Pacheco incorporates just the right amount of music, interviews and interesting visuals to keep the film moving along at a nice pace... its unique storyline will entertain you and even have you singing along"

-- Richard Propes, theindependentcritic.com

"An off-kilter peek into the fabulous world of McSweeney's Publishing and the Klezmer-fortified McSweeney's house band One Ring Zero."

-- The Tucson Citizen

"It's informative, fun, and an all around good time."

-- Michael Tully, IndieWire

"An especially delightful...literary rock 'n roll documentary"

-- Marcy Dermansky, World Film - about.com

"Ironic, quirky, and literally underground... it made me want to go back in time and attend all these readings and shows I've missed. Does this stuff really happen?"

-- Mark Moskowitz, Director of Stone Reader

"An entertaining and engaging glimpse into the creative process"

-- Washington, DC JCC Music Festival