Feature: The Geek Gets the Girl
As most of us know, rarely in the real world does the geek get the girl. Yet, when it comes to current Hollywood comedies, the dork is the new dreamboat, while the good looking hunk is the target for every punchline. We have gone from jocks going for a laugh or two at the expense […]
Blu-ray Review: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Let’s face it, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off isn’t exactly highbrow cinema but it sure is fun. The 1986 comedy made Matthew Broderick a star, cemented director John Hughes’ (Sixteen Candles,The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink) status as the best chronicler of teenage life in a America and made Ferris the envy of every high school […]
Blu-ray Review: Last Chance Harvey
This modest story has been told a million times–loveless singles who find each other. However, that age old tale still works as a film when it’s done with the right details and fine actors. Such is the case with Last Chance Harvey; written and directed by Joel Hopkins (Jump Tomorrow) has all the nuances that […]
DVD Review: Yes Man
I’ve never been the biggest fan of Jim Carrey. Since he became a star with the release of 1994’s Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, it’s impossible to deny his comedic skills but his manic style hasn’t always appealed to me; in the last few years, Carrey has tried to broaden his horizons with more dramatic roles […]
DVD Review: Cheech & Chong, Still Smokin’ – I Love the ’80’s Edition
Cheech & Chong may not have invented “stoner” comedy but they sure perfected it. With the exception of their 1985 album, Get out of my Room, I’ve never been a huge fan of their drug based humor. But for their legions of fans, the duo’s routines based on folks who toke the smoke, Richard “Cheech” […]
Blu-ray Review: Home Alone – Family Fun Edition
For a lot of people, Home Alone has become a part of their holiday tradition. I can’t believe it’s been almost twenty years since Home Alone hit theaters. Back in 1990, I thought the film was enjoyable, but I wasn’t caught up in the hysteria that surrounded the film’s star, Macaulay Culkin and his infamous […]
DVD Review: Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil
Lewis Black has a rather frenetic style when delivering comedy. Much like the late George Carlin, he always seems on the verge of a nervous breakdown. While in a full on rant, Black ridicules history, politics, religion, trends and cultural phenomena. He uses sarcasm and hyperbole laced with profanity to emphasis his disgust disdain or […]
DVD Review: Home Improvement: The Complete Eighth Season
Created by Matt Williams, Carmen Finestra (who both produced The Cosby Show) and David MacFadzean, Home Improvement was based on the standup comedy routine of Tim Allen. The show debuted on September 1, 1991 on ABC and became an instant hit ranking 5th in the Neilsen ratings during the series first season, and never leaving […]
DVD Review: P.S. I Love You
Hilary Swank’s recent film career is sort of like a championship runner; they either win the gold medal or finish completely out of the top three. In 2000, at the age of 26, Swank won an Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her portrayal of Brandon Teena in Boys Don’t Cry. Hilary […]
DVD Review: Juno
When Juno was released in December of 2007, I paid very little attention. Knee deep in the throes of yet another Christmas season, a movie about a pregnant teenager wasn’t registering very high on my must-see list. Though I was thoroughly amused by director Jason Reitman’s 2005 film, Thank You For Smoking, I just didn’t […]