Hilarious ‘Spy’ finally takes the wraps off McCarthy
Feig is at the top of his game in this riotous crowd-pleaser.
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Male-centered ‘Ghostbusters’ coming from ‘Captain America’ directors and Channing Tatum
It seems like the idea of a Ghostbusters universe is still alive and well. Deadline reported on Monday that Sony is working on a male-centered Ghostbusters movie with Channing Tatum and the Russo brothers (Captain America: The Winter Soldier) behind it. This news comes a week after the Russos signed a first-look deal with Sony. …
Paul Feig’s female ‘Ghostbusters’ cast includes Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig
Who you gonna call? Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon! That’s your all-star cast for Paul Feig’s female-fronted Ghostbusters reboot, The Hollywood Reporter is reporting. Though THR claims the four still have to officially sign on, this sounds like a done deal. McCarthy and Wiig were no-brainers, having been Feig alums with …
‘St. Vincent’ is irredeemable
St. Vincent Written & Directed by Theodore Melfi USA, 2014 You know you have star power when an entire theater sits through the end credits just to watch you water a potted plant. Such is our national obsession with Bill Murray. Whether it’s a raised eyebrow or an awkward pause, you’re just waiting for …
Solid and funny ‘The Heat’ has a good balance between Bullock and McCarthy
The Heat Directed by Paul Feig Written by Katie Dippold USA, 2013 Melissa McCarthy is at a precipice in her career, at a point where audiences can embrace or reject her for her fierce, intimidating comic presence. Earlier this year, as one of the stars of Identity Thief, a grotesque and toxic Planes, Trains, and …
‘Identity Thief’ a grating, unfunny, and mean-spirited road-trip comedy
Identity Thief Directed by Seth Gordon Written by Craig Mazin USA, 2013 Identity Thief is the latest in a disturbingly long line of mainstream American comedies that requires both its audience and its “normal” leading characters to fall under a form of Stockholm Syndrome. These movies shove a straitlaced man or woman with someone who’s …
BAFTAs 2012 – Who’s going to win? Part 2
Acting and directing categories during awards seasons are always the hardest to determine. Who to choose and what for film is a constant battle, not to mention who deserves to be nominated. Between the veteran nominees (Clooney, Streep, Scorcese) to newbies in the awards season (Fassbender, Refn and Oldman (!)), let’s see who deserves a …