Category: Comedy
‘Goodrich’ Film Review: Keaton and Kunis Find Something Real
Michael Keaton and Mila and Kunis give tender, nuanced performances that find the complexities in the father-daughter relationship
‘The 4:30 Movie’ Film Review: Heartfelt Nostalgia From Kevin Smith
Writer-director Kevin Smith loves New Jersey, movies, and the memories of his youth. All are on display in The 4:30 Movie, a charming, funny, semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story. Taking place during the summer of 1986, the picture is a love letter
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Film Review: A Fun, Funny, Gothic Blast
Armed with wildly macabre humor and a bevy of creativity, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is a triumphant return to the wacky afterlife shenanigans of the 1988 original. With Tim Burton in the director’s chair, the filmmaker assures that his beloved characters are
‘My Spy: The Eternal City Film Review: An Insulting Sequel
The new Amazon release, My Spy: The Eternal City, is made for the 10 to 12 year old age range. Its easy-to-swallow plot (such as it is) and silly action moments are tailor made for “tweens” wanting to see something
‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ Film Review: The Heat Is Lukewarm
Did modern movies need another Beverly Hills Cop? Probably not, but the new Netflix release, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, is a good way to re-introduce the Eddie Murphy of the 1980s. At the height of his fame and talents,
‘Thelma’ Film Review: Two Great Performances Inside A Weak Film
Josh Margolin’s feature-length directorial debut, Thelma, is a small cut above Hollywood’s obsession with “watch the elderly being silly” movies. June Squibb is a good actress and uses her sweet presence to good effect as the titular character. While she
Tribeca 2024: US Narrative Competition- Griffin in Summer
Nicholas Colia’s wonderfully charming Griffin in Summer was the darling of the narrative features award categories at this year’s Tribeca Festival. Colia’s debut feature took home the prize for best U.S. film, screenplay, and received a special jury mention for
Tribeca 2024: Spotlight Narrative- The Everything Pot
Planning a wedding is fun, but hard, yet an ultimately exciting adventure. Sustaining a healthy marriage is fun, but hard, yet an ultimately exciting adventure. The complexities of both events merge in writer/director Sherise Dorf’s new relationship comedy, The Everything
Tribeca 2024: Short Film Competition- Shut Up, Jack
We have all stuck our respective feet in our respective mouths on more than one occasion. Even those who are comfortable in any social situation have felt the wrath of embarrassment from saying something inappropriate. Sometimes, reading the room is
‘Babes’ Film Review: A Disappointing Teaming of Three Major Talents
Ilana Glazer is a big talent. Michelle Buteau is a big talent. Pamela Adlon is a big talent. With a screenplay by Glazer (co-written by Josh Rabinowitz), co-starring Glazer and Buteau, and directed by Adlon, Babes could have been a