comedy

WHISKY GALORE!: From Ship To Bore
WHISKY GALORE!: From Ship To Bore

A remake of the Ealing classic, Whisky Galore! has its share of laughs, but its hard to tell just who or for what purpose the film serves.

SNATCHED: Amy Schumer & Goldie Hawn Are Caught In An Unfunny Trainwreck
SNATCHED: Amy Schumer & Goldie Hawn Are Caught In An Unfunny Trainwreck

The Amy Schumer hate train has been gaining momentum as of late. Her hard political…

RUSHMORE: Economic Class Struggles & Secrets In The Neo-Screwball Genre
RUSHMORE: Economic Class Struggles & Secrets In The Neo-Screwball Genre

Rushmore is a film that employs screwball comedy conventions, helping to create an interesting combination of genres.

YELLOW FEVER: Potentially Unique, But Ultimately Familiar
YELLOW FEVER: Potentially Unique, But Ultimately Familiar

Yellow Fever wants to be an important film about Asian identity, however it falters and falls back on tired Hollywood plots and stereotypes.

DENY EVERYTHING: A Somewhat Enjoyable But Flawed Comedy
DENY EVERYTHING: A Somewhat Enjoyable But Flawed Comedy

Other than strong performances, Deny Everything is mostly unsuccessful, due to an uneven story-line, poor camerawork, and jokes that fall flat.

SLACK BAY: Madcap... Or Simply Maddening?
SLACK BAY: Madcap… Or Simply Maddening?

An open mind and a willing heart are needed to appreciate Slack Bay’s zaniness; it’s a lot of fun when the initial peculiarities settle.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2: James Gunn Does it Again
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2: James Gunn Does It Again

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 pales, in some ways, to its predecessor, yet it has just enough charm and heart to make up for its pitfalls.

SILVER SKIES: A Positive Psychology Film Analysis
SILVER SKIES: A Positive Psychology Film Analysis

Silver Skies shows us how full of love, passion, friendship and fun the lives of the elderly are, and how we can learn from this depiction.

The Beginner's Guide: Wes Anderson, Director
The Beginner’s Guide: Wes Anderson, Director

One of the true auteurs of cinema working today, Wes Anderson has become distinguished for his uniquely visual, quirky character-driven films.

The Beginner's Guide: James Gunn, Writer/Director
The Beginner’s Guide: James Gunn, Writer/Director

James Gunn has made a name for himself for his gloriously offensive yet emotionally poignant films; here is a rundown of his filmography.

TRAMPS: A Familiar Commute With Charming Leads
TRAMPS: A Familiar Commute With Charming Leads

Tramps may be a rom-com story we’ve all seen before, but it’s done with charming and nuanced touches that make it a joy to watch.

FIST FIGHT: A Briskly Funny Exploration of the American Education System
FIST FIGHT: A Briskly Funny Exploration Of The American Education System

Not all the jokes in Fist Fight land, but the film still works surprisingly well as a satirical exploration of the American education system.

A Summer Box Office Forecast – Part 1

In the first of a series for 2017, we take a run-down through the box office potential of several high-profile summer movies.

THE BAR: An Unfortunate Reflection of Today
THE BAR: An Unfortunate Reflection Of Today

The Bar is a predictable story that constantly betrays its established characters in order to service the cynical narrative.

WIN IT ALL: Jake Johnson Gives A Career-Making Performance In This Mumblecore Crime Dramedy
WIN IT ALL: Jake Johnson Gives A Career-Making Performance In This Mumblecore Crime Dramedy

Win It All carries mumblecore’s characteristic diversions, seemingly innocuous quirks, and has a few unexpected narrative twists.