comedy

THE WILDE WEDDING: Too Many Characters Spoil The Plot
THE WILDE WEDDING: Too Many Characters Spoil The Plot

The Wilde Wedding is host to such a large ensemble that no plot or joke lands, and sadly suffocates the talent of all involved.

YEAR BY THE SEA: An Exploration Of Friendships Wasted By An Unwanted Ending
YEAR BY THE SEA: An Exploration Of Friendships Wasted By An Unwanted Ending

It’s abundantly clear that Year By The Sea is composer Alexander Janko’s directorial debut, as its characters are underdeveloped and predictable plot-lines are lost amidst the beautiful scenery of Cape Cod.

THE HOUSE: Nothing To Cash In
THE HOUSE: Nothing To Cash In

Despite two talented leads, The House suffers from a script that doesn’t utilize their talents, ultimately becoming forgettable as a result.

THE HITMAN'S BODYGUARD: Reynolds And Jackson Are Game, But That's About It
THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD: Reynolds & Jackson Are Game, But That’s About It

Despite committed, enjoyable performances from Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds, The Hitman’s Bodyguard is tired, cliched and overlong.

THE TRIP TO SPAIN: Coogan And Brydon Still Reign Supreme
THE TRIP TO SPAIN: Coogan & Brydon’s Finest Trip Yet

Coogan and Brydon bare their truest selves in The Trip To Spain, resulting in an emotional and bitingly honest chord that rings mellifluous with the viewer.

Lightningface
LIGHTNINGFACE: The Internet’s Boyfriend Strikes Again

Lightningface is a 20 minute short film starring Oscar Isaac as his life changes drastically after being struck by lightning.

THE LAYOVER: A Comedy With Commitment Issues

The Layover has its moments of humor, but it is bogged down by an unfocused script and overly clichéd characters.

PERSON TO PERSON: The New York Comedy Revisited
PERSON TO PERSON: The New York Comedy Revisited

Some of the lines in Person to Person may ring with a certain cliched timbre, but perhaps that should only be expected from a film that trades in tired New York stereotypes that are by their very nature familiar and inviting.

FINAL PORTRAIT: A Perfect Perspicacity Into The Life Of Alberto Giacometti
FINAL PORTRAIT: A Perfect Perspicacity Into The Life Of Alberto Giacometti

Final Portrait is filled with acute vigor, seamlessly-interwoven humor, impeccable historical accuracy, and superb acting that combine for another Tucci gem.

Actor Profile: Mary Louise Parker
Actor Profile: Mary Louise Parker

Mary Louise Parker is a versatile actor who has found success on stage, TV and in films; here is a rundown of her career so far.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN VENICE: Tonally Contrasted And Tiredly Contrived
ONCE UPON A TIME IN VENICE: Tonally Contrasted & Tiredly Contrived

Once Upon A Time In Venice is clearly a film made by cinephiles, but the scattered subplots and underdeveloped characters combine for an overall misfire.

THE EMOJI MOVIE: Why, Hollywood?
THE EMOJI MOVIE: Why, Hollywood?

Plotless, joyless and cash-grabbing, The Emoji Movie deserves the brunt of our wrath because it showcases everything wrong with Hollywood.

The Influence Of Sketch Comedy Experience On Film Directing
The Influence Of Sketch Comedy Experience On Film Directing

Sketch comedy challenges the audience and explores unconventional ideas; this pushes directors to bring this mindset into feature films.

THE ICE CREAM TRUCK: A Mixed Scoop Of B-Movie Horror
THE ICE CREAM TRUCK: A Mixed Scoop Of B-Movie Horror

In Megan Freels Johnston’s The Ice Cream Truck, sweet treats and sugary snacks are traded for bloodshed and suburban violence.

CHRONICALLY METROPOLITAN: Cynicism In The City
CHRONICALLY METROPOLITAN: Cynicism In The City

Chronically Metropolitan is a quirky romantic indie about life in New York City; though not perfect, it’s reasonably enjoyable.