comedy

BOJACK HORSEMAN Season 5: Reliable Show Continues Galloping Along
BOJACK HORSEMAN Season 5: Reliable Show Continues Galloping Along

It’s easy to call this season “more of the same”, but for a show as good as BoJack Horseman, that’s a compliment.

DESTINATION WEDDING: This Talent-Filled Ride Turns Bumpy
DESTINATION WEDDING: This Talent-Filled Ride Turns Bumpy

With two likable stars playing unlikable characters, some witty repartee that borders on being too wordy, and an overuse of its finer points, Destination Wedding ends up getting lost in execution.

THE LAND OF STEADY HABITS: An Adequate But Unremarkable Offering
THE LAND OF STEADY HABITS: An Adequate But Unremarkable Offering

Due to some finer details, The Land of Steady Habits is not unsatisfying per se, but it also has no staying power.

SIERRA BURGESS IS A LOSER: A Catfish Tale Gone Right
SIERRA BURGESS IS A LOSER: A Catfish Tale Gone Right

While Sierra Burgess is a Loser isn’t amazing, it’s worth a watch if you’re into something simple that has a happy ending.

CinefestOz: LADIES IN BLACK: Beresford's Bare Minimum
LADIES IN BLACK: Beresford’s Bare Minimum

Failing to push boundries, Ladies in Black is the definition of someone delivering the bare minimum in film direction, where the simple monotony of Aussie contempories doesnt cut it anymore.

THE VENTURE BROS (S7E6): “The Bellicose Proxy”
THE VENTURE BROS (S7E6): “The Bellicose Proxy”

The Venture Bros., “The Bellicose Proxy” is the first purely comedic episode we’ve had this season as the two failures at the centre of the show turn things around.

ALONE TOGETHER Season 2: A Wonderfully Funny and Realistic Depiction of Friendship
ALONE TOGETHER Season 2: A Wonderfully Funny & Realistic Depiction Of Friendship

Season two of Alone Together captures the realism and humor of its first season, while also developing its characters and their relationship.

Toronto International Film Festival 2018: ULYSSES & MONA: The Art Life Made Disappointing
Toronto International Film Festival 2018: ULYSSES & MONA: The Art Life Made Disappointing

As much as Ulysses & Mona can be a pleasant watch, and as much as Issa and Cantona gel with each other, it lacks a solid foundation.

OUR NEW PRESIDENT: An Election Seen Through Russian Eyes
OUR NEW PRESIDENT: An Election Seen Through Russian Eyes

Our New President lets the Russian news about Trump tell its own story, but a bit more structure would have made it clearer and stronger.

THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS: A Less Than Joyful Killing Spree
THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS: A Less Than Joyful Killing Spree

With its clichéd and unoriginal plot, The Happytime Murders proves the era of puppets for adult entertainment may not be as effective as it once was.

THE VENTURE BROS (S7E5): “The Inamorata Consequence”
THE VENTURE BROS (S7E5): “The Inamorata Consequence”

Delivering another fantastic episode, The Venture Bros. has amassed a deep bench of incredible supporting characters that guarantee any scene is gold.

TRIAL & ERROR: LADY, KILLER: S2E9 & E10: Wraps Up Everything With Charm & A Dash Of Murder
TRIAL & ERROR: LADY, KILLER: S2E9 & E10: Wraps Up Everything With Charm & A Dash Of Murder

This season of Trial & Error has been a wonderful ride, utilizing its talented cast throughout a season of twists, turns, and laughs.

ODD BRODSKY: A Charming Tale Of An Odd Woman Who Never Gives Up On Her Dreams
ODD BRODSKY: A Charming Tale About Not Giving Up On Dreams

Odd Brodsky is a new take on the Cinderella story, with fresh faces, unconventional characters of the underdog variety that is full of hope and a wacky sense of wisdom.

WHO IS AMERICA?: An Aimless & Disjointed Comedy Slog
WHO IS AMERICA?: An Aimless & Disjointed Comedy Slog

Who is America? doesn’t know if it wants to remain apolitical, embarrass right-wing figures, or take down the president – and its lack of focus is its downfall.

DUSTY & ME: Slight Dog and His Boy Story Not Without Its Charms
DUSTY & ME: Not Without Its Charms

Dusty & Me is a greyhound leap ahead of similar films that have come before but as dog tales go it can’t quite keep the company of classic animal epics – it’s not quite that memorable.