comedy

ARLO THE ALLIGATOR BOY: A Charming Welcome
ARLO THE ALLIGATOR BOY: A Charming Welcome

Despite its immense charm in its animation, music and characters, there are vital story elements in Arlo the Alligator Boy that are lacking.

DRUNK BUS: Takes You Where You Want To Go
DRUNK BUS: Takes You Where You Want To Go

John Calucci and Brandon LaGanke’s 2020 comedy Drunk Bus is unconventional, funny, and poignant from start to finish.

THE MAN IN THE HAT: Whimsical and Scenic Comedy
THE MAN IN THE HAT: Whimsical and Scenic Comedy

The Man in the Hat is a whimsical and playful film told through the mostly dialogue-free journey of a man played wonderfully by Ciarán Hinds.

RK/RKAY: Innovation by Loss of Creative Control
RK/RKAY: Innovation by Loss of Creative Control

RK/RKAY is a highly innovative and well-crafted film that demonstrates Rajat Kapoor’s creativity, intellect, and mastery.

THE PAPER TIGERS: Entertaining Action Comedy With Just Enough Mystery
THE PAPER TIGERS: Entertaining Action Comedy With Just Enough Mystery

The Paper Tigers is an enjoyable action comedy exploring the different ways people change over time and the importance of protecting your family, be it blood or bond.

FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH Criterion Review: Moving In Stereo
FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH Criterion Review: Moving In Stereo

Owen Butler takes a look at the new Criterion Collection release of Amy Heckerling’s 1982 classic Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

BENNY LOVES YOU A Childhood Toy Kills In This Diverting Feature Debut
BENNY LOVES YOU: A Childhood Toy Kills In This Diverting Feature Debut

Karl Holt’s Benny Loves You is a madcap feature debut that toys with a man-child’s inability to let go of childhood.

Queerly Ever After #51 MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING (2018)
Queerly Ever After #51: MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING (2018)

In the latest Queerly Ever After, the focus is on My Big Gay Italian Wedding (2018), a gay rom-com set in the Italian countryside.

SPRING BLOSSOM First Feature Shows Promise But Doesn't Fully Succeed
SPRING BLOSSOM: First Feature Shows Promise But Doesn’t Fully Succeed

While Spring Blossom shows potential, especially in Lindon’s acting and directing, the script here falls flat.

15 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT BIGFOOT (#1 WILL BLOW YOUR MIND): An Entertaining Satire of Clickbait Journalism
15 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT BIGFOOT (#1 WILL BLOW YOUR MIND): An Entertaining Satire of Clickbait Journalism

15 Things You Didn’t Know About Bigfoot (#1 Will Blow Your Mind) is a mockumentary satire exploring clickbait and cryptozoology in equal measure.

IRMA VEP Criterion Review Olivier Assayas' International Breakthrough, Remastered
IRMA VEP Criterion Review: Olivier Assayas’ International Breakthrough, Remastered

A detailed review of Olivier Assayas 1996 film Irma Vep the Criterion edition that includes audio, video, and special features.

WE BROKE UP: A Twist On A Traditional Rom-Com Which Finds Laughs In Uncomfortable Moments
WE BROKE UP: A Twist On A Traditional Rom-Com Which Finds Laughs In Uncomfortable Moments

Lead with strong performances, We Broke Up is a welcome twist on the traditional rom-com challenging audience assumptions.

SAY YOUR PRAYERS: Well-Balanced Dark Religious Comedy With Stellar Performances
SAY YOUR PRAYERS: Well-Balanced Dark Religious Comedy With Stellar Performances

Say Your Prayers is a thoughtful and humorous exploration of morality, religion, and the strength of individual people.

Queerly Ever After #49: BIG EDEN (2000)
Queerly Ever After #49: BIG EDEN (2000)

Big Eden could have been a really cute romantic movie, but it gets hampered down and suffers from its own clunkiness.

WITNESS INFECTION: A Gorey Lack Of Investment
WITNESS INFECTION: A Gorey Lack Of Investment

Even the successes can not push the film beyond one of its biggest flaws – it seems to be in a constant battle with itself on what it wants to be.