comedy

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.

THE INCREDIBLE JESSICA JAMES: A Quirky Indie With Its Own Identity
THE INCREDIBLE JESSICA JAMES: A Quirky Indie With Its Own Identity

The Incredible Jessica James has an infectious charm to it, bolstered by Williams’ strong lead performance and a positive central message.

Actor Profile: Matt Keeslar
Actor Profile: Matt Keeslar

Matt Keeslar is a lesser-known actor that nonetheless gave some fine performances across many different genres.

3 Women, 1 Corpse: An Interview With HARD BROADS Director, Mindy Bledsoe
3 Women, 1 Corpse: An Interview With HARD BROADS Director, Mindy Bledsoe

We had a chance to interview Mindy Bledsoe, director of the short film Hard Broads, which is now streaming on Seed&Spark.

CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: Low-Brow Humour, High-Level Heart
CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: Low-Brow Humour, High-Level Heart

Although unashamedly made for the youngest audiences possible, Captain Underpants is infectiously charming to all ages.

ZERO MOTIVATION: Women At War, Computer Games & Staple Guns
ZERO MOTIVATION: Women At War, Computer Games & Staple Guns

Talya Lavie’s Zero Motivation is simultaneously funny, serious, sentimental, sarcastic, slapstick, and totally unique.

BRAVE NEW JERSEY: An Endlessly Endearing Slice Of Americana
BRAVE NEW JERSEY: An Endlessly Endearing Slice Of Americana

Brave New Jersey is a fictional yet charming look at the aftereffects of Orson Welles’ famous War of the Worlds broadcast on a small town.

LANDLINE: A Warm & Witty Look At The Disappointment Of Adulthood
LANDLINE: A Warm & Witty Look At The Disappointment Of Adulthood

Landline’s Gillian Robespierre & Jenny Slate understand that female characters can do unlikable things while still earning our empathy.

KUSO: A Fetish For The Disgusting
KUSO: A Fetish For The Disgusting

Kuso, though visually interesting at times, is ultimately too disgusting to recommend, and seemingly has no purpose behind it.

FUN MOM DINNER: Breezy And Adequate Entertainment
FUN MOM DINNER: Breezy & Adequate Entertainment

Although not a life changing film, let alone a particularly memorable one, Fun Mom Dinner has enough charm to keep you entertained.