Category Archives: Comedy

Back to school with The Re-Education of Molly Singer

Posted on September 28, 2023 by admin

Let’s go back and fix things. Movies have built on that premise for years. Countless sci-fi films. Comedies like Back to School and 21 Jump Street. (The Stephen Chow franchise Fight Back to School may be the funniest example.) Half … Continue reading →

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Asteroid City review: Aliens out West

Posted on June 16, 2023 by admin

Years and years and years ago Wes Anderson made Bottle Rocket, a clever comedy about hapless crooks who are outwitted by a smarter crook. It was modest, unassuming, and confident, with excellent production design and cinematography and smart performances by … Continue reading →

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You Hurt My Feelings: frustration for laughs

Posted on May 25, 2023 by admin

The title is as generic as the humor in You Hurt My Feelings, the latest feature from writer and director Nicole Holofcener. Once again a set of privileged folks teetering between middle and upper class deal with minor slights and … Continue reading →

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My Spy review: Dave Bautista is better than his new action-comedy

Posted on June 25, 2020 by admin

Ten years ago Dave Bautista transitioned from wrestling to acting, appearing as assorted thugs and heavies (“Brass Body,” Drug Dealer #1,” etc.) before nailing his role as Drax in four Marvel blockbusters. Since then he’s followed a route taken by … Continue reading →

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