comedy

BLOOD FEST: Silly Horror Remix Fails To Subvert Expectations

Instead of living up to its Godard and Whedon-esque aspirations, Blood Fest shoots itself in the foot, delivering cliche after cliche in a formulaic, hopelessly grating package.

IT'S SUCH A BEAUTIFUL DAY: Depression and Mortality
IT’S SUCH A BEAUTIFUL DAY: Depression & Mortality

Don Hertzfeldt’s 2012 animation is an authentic depiction of depression, mental illness and mankind’s relationship with the universe.

THE FESTIVAL: Field Of Dreams & Nightmares
THE FESTIVAL: Field Of Dreams & Nightmares

The Festival can’t get out of the shadow of The Inbetweeners, but it’s well worth a watch for all fans of the series.

THE VENTURE BROS (S7E3): "Arrears in Science"
THE VENTURE BROS (S7E3): “Arrears In Science”

The Venture Bros. has really become something much more mature and nuanced as it has gone on and episodes like “Arrears in Science” really show the shows range and capacity to still surprise us.

THE VENTURE BROS. (S7E2): "The Rorqual Affair"
THE VENTURE BROS. (S7E2): “The Rorqual Affair”

Welcome back. Following the premiere’s cliffhanger, I went into this episode expecting to find out…

TRIAL & ERROR: LADY, KILLER S2E7 & S2E8: Friendship & Affectionate Parody
TRIAL & ERROR: LADY, KILLER S2E7 & S2E8: Friendship & Affectionate Parody

Trial & Error: Lady, Killer continues to provide a smartly written story with comedic moments performed by a wonderfully talented ensemble.

Interview With Luke Del Tredici, Writer Of ARIZONA
Interview With Luke Del Tredici, Writer Of ARIZONA And BROOKLYN NINE-NINE

We spoke with Luke Del Tredici about the ten-year process of getting Arizona into production, the fragility and elusiveness of the American Dream, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and much more!

THE PACKAGE: Doesn't Quite Fulfil The Promise Of Its Premise
THE PACKAGE: Doesn’t Quite Fulfil The Promise Of Its Premise

The Package suffers from being a little too conventional for its own good – a generic teen rom-com with a dissected dick slapped on top.

BRIJ MOHAN AMAR RAHE: A Mean-spirited, Semi-Entertaining Black Comedy

Though Brij Mohan Amar Rahe may be funny and entertaining at points, it mostly comes across as unpleasant to watch and unintentionally muddled.

JULIET, NAKED: A Luke Warm But Serviceable Romantic Dramedy
JULIET, NAKED: A Lukewarm But Serviceable Romantic Dramedy

There’s plenty about Juliet, Naked that isn’t ideal, but it is cozy and predominantly feel-good.

HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL: Heart Is In The Right Place
HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL: Heart In The Right Place

Hope Springs Eternal deals with depressing subject matter – but does so with a sweetness that’s touching and entertaining.

LIKE FATHER: Surprisingly Effective Father-Daughter Journey
LIKE FATHER: Surprisingly Effective Father-Daughter Journey

Like Father is not a radical or subversive family comedy, but the cast has good chemistry and the big, tear-jerking moments make an impact.

PUPPET MASTER: THE LITTLEST REICH: Gory Slasher Comedy Is An Instant Cult Classic
PUPPET MASTER: THE LITTLEST REICH: Gory Slasher Comedy Is An Instant Cult Classic

For all of its merciless violence, Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich is a clever exercise in genre thrills and impossibly twisted humor.

CRAZY RICH ASIANS: Is the World Ready?
CRAZY RICH ASIANS: Is the World Ready?

Frank H. Wu reviews and examines Crazy Rich Asians: It already is a phenomenon. May it inspire much more.

The Venture Bros: The Venture Bros. & The Curse of the Haunted Problem
The Venture Bros S7E1: The Venture Bros. & The Curse Of The Haunted Problem

The Venture Bros is back for its long awaited seventh season. Film Inquiry’s Sean Fallon recaps the season premiere.