All good things must come to an end. It’s a well-worn adage that everyone knows and has to come to terms with at one point or another. It’s funny sometimes that we can detect when something is nearing its conclusion without succinctly knowing the end date yet to be etched in stone. It forces us …
The Night Before Written by Evan Goldberg, Kyle Hunter, Jonathan Levine, and Ariel Shaffir Directed by Jonathan Levine U.S, 2015 Every November and December studios release holiday-themed flicks to cash in on the frenzy of the season. Every once in a while a gem like Gremlins or Elf comes out and becomes yearly viewing, but …
Bolstered by the best script of 2015 and masterful performances from Michael Fassbender and Kate Winslet, director Danny Boyle’s propulsive character study is a fascinating glimpse at the evolution of a cult icon.
Director Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, 28 Days Later) divides this character study of contentious public figure Steve Jobs (Michael Fassbender) between three product launches, focusing on key pressure-cooker moments of his career that portray him at his most capable and least compassionate.
Following the critical, box office and lack of Kim Jong-Un anger that greeted the Seth Rogen film Neighbors from last summer, Universal is announcing that Neighbors 2 will be released May 13, 2016, with Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron, and Director Nicholas Stoller all returning. With production expected to begin this summer, the film reportedly …
While the movie made its debut the day before Christmas on a number of platforms including video-on-demand and Google Play, it seems like the king of streaming services will be adding the controversial comedy The Interview to their line-up by the end of the month. Netflix announced on Tuesday that The Interview will be available to members …
Seconds into the second season premiere of Broad City, it’s unbelievably exciting to be back in the company of Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer, two of the most wonderful and delightful people on our little planet. In the first season, this simple comedy seemed initially to not be much more than a funny hangout show. Quickly though, the intense friendship between these two characters developed into something truly beautiful, one of the very few female friendships on television of such strength, honesty, and mutual adoration. The exploration and celebration of that relationship is what makes Broad City so special outside of its consistent hilarity, and judging on the premiere, nothing’s changed.
Sony has cancelled their plans to release The Interview, issuing this statement via Deadline. In light of the decision by the majority of our exhibitors not to show the film The Interview, we have decided not to move forward with the planned December 25 theatrical release. We respect and understand our partners’ decision and, of course, completely share their paramount interest …
By J. R. Kinnard Much like the horror genre, comedy presents an opportunity to explore deeper themes within the confines of an otherwise simple premise. Wes Craven once said you can do anything you want in a horror movie, “as long as you scare the bejesus out of people 6 or 10 times.” The same …
This is the End Directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg Written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg USA, 2013 Seth Rogen, more than most comic leading men of his generation, always seems to end up playing himself, for good or ill. From Knocked Up to Pineapple Express to even The Green Hornet, it’s hard …
For better or worse, films don’t exist in a vacuum. If literature derives from itself, and, according to Marshall McLuhan, the content in any new medium is always the same as in the old, then films don’t exactly have a wealth of opportunities to be original. You can always compare a film to one that …
The Guilt Trip Directed by Anne Fletcher Written by Dan Fogelman USA, 2012 At the holidays, family members are bound to reunite, catching up and swapping presents after a year away from each other. And you’re likely to wind up at the movies, too. Though you’ll have your pick of many genres at the multiplex, …
This is 40 Directed by Judd Apatow Written by Judd Apatow USA, 2012 Over the past decade, Judd Apatow the writer has made a calculated effort to mature himself, while Judd Apatow the producer indulges in his childish side. The films he’s directed have gotten progressively less raunchy and more introspective, as he’s explored unexpected …
For a Good Time, Call… Directed by Jamie Travis Written by Katie Anne Naylon & Lauren Anne Miller USA, 2012 For a Good Time, Call… starts out cute, in the way that you might find watching children playing a dress-up sketch for adults at a holiday party cute. Eventually, this winking romantic comedy about two …
*Disclaimer: the following is based on and an expansion of an article written by Peter Howell, the Toronto Star Movie Critic. It’s a truth universally acknowledged that a film of the lowest common denominator adds nothing to the institution of cinema. But as profiteers like Adam Sandler have already understood, when money speaks, truth is …
Take This Waltz Directed by Sarah Polley Written by Sarah Polley Canada, 2011 Actress, writer, producer, director, Sarah Polley can apparently do it all. Ever since her touching, memorable performance in Atom Egoyan’s The Sweet Hereafter, she has earned her place within the film industry on both sides of the Canadian-American borders. Her work is …
The Green Hornet Directed by Michel Gondry Written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg Trapped between parody and homage, open mean-spritedness and gentle ribbing, Hollywood streamlining and Euro quirk, Michel Gondry’s long-delayed, perpetually troubled version of The Green Hornet is a mess. A two-hour blur of “wouldn’t it be cool if” moments, occasionally perked up …
Recently we posted an article announcing that Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann would be reprising their roles from Judd Apatow’s Knocked Up, in a spin off to the hit comedy. Apatow confirmed that the movie would not be a prequel nor a sequel, but instead a stand-alone film. The question that remains now is, whether …
According to the L.A. Times, Canadian metal band Anvil, the subject of the excellent Sacha Gervasi-directed documentary, Anvil! The Story Of Anvil, have recently shot a cameo in Michel Gondry’s The Green Hornet. Michel Gondry, who is a long time Anvil fan, included a concert scene in the film in which the metal band literally …
Funny People Directed by Judd Apatow Creating a hero has been easy for Judd Apatow; whether you’re a 40-year old man who has never had sex or a 20-something freeloader accidentally knocking up a girl during a one night stand, you best be sure these people will rise to the occasion. The hero in Apatow’s …
Hot off the heels of a big critical success with Adventureland, Greg Mattola’s upcoming Simon Pegg and Nick Frost sci-fi comedy Paul has gotten a lot more interesting. Variety reports that a ridiculous quantity of talent has now been added to the project: Seth Rogen, Jason Bateman, Jane Lynch, Bill Hader, and the glorious Kristen …