comedy

A Summer Box Office Forecast – Part 1

In the first of a series for 2017, we take a run-down through the box office potential of several high-profile summer movies.

THE BAR: An Unfortunate Reflection of Today
THE BAR: An Unfortunate Reflection Of Today

The Bar is a predictable story that constantly betrays its established characters in order to service the cynical narrative.

WIN IT ALL: Jake Johnson Gives A Career-Making Performance In This Mumblecore Crime Dramedy
WIN IT ALL: Jake Johnson Gives A Career-Making Performance In This Mumblecore Crime Dramedy

Win It All carries mumblecore’s characteristic diversions, seemingly innocuous quirks, and has a few unexpected narrative twists.

COUNTING FOR THUNDER: A Missed Opportunity
COUNTING FOR THUNDER: A Missed Opportunity

Partly autobiographical, Counting for Thunder is a film that sometimes works, but mostly fails in its attempt to blend both drama and comedy.

The Beginner's Guide: Parody
The Beginner’s Guide: Parody

Despite its poor rap of recent years, parody a rich genre with great gems. In this Beginner’s Guide we consider its history and current status.

COLOSSAL: Anne Hathaway Towers Over An Uneven Landscape
COLOSSAL: Anne Hathaway Towers Over An Uneven Landscape

Colossal is a fantasy-oriented film about a kaiju monster that somehow manages to be both emotionally effective and profound.

RULES DON’T APPLY: An Uneven Throwback With A Romance That Shines
RULES DON’T APPLY: An Uneven Throwback With A Romance That Shines

Though Rules Don’t Apply is beautifully shot and contains a tender romance, the two stories of the film collide, making it an uneven venture.

LOST IN LONDON: Woody Harrelson's Quietly Epic One-Take Wonder
LOST IN LONDON: Woody Harrelson’s Quietly Epic One-Take Wonder

Filmed live, and in one continuous take, Lost in London is a film that could seem gimmicky, yet succeeds due to its expert comedic timing.

The Beginner's Guide: Mike Nichols, Director
The Beginner’s Guide: Mike Nichols, Director

In our latest beginner’s guide, we rundown director Mike Nichols, who had humble beginnings in comedy before becoming an acclaimed director.

Nine Lives: The One Where Kevin Spacey Plays A Cat
NINE LIVES: The One Where Kevin Spacey Plays A Cat

At times brimming with invention and at other moments leaving you confused as to who this is for, Nine Lives doesn’t fully deliver.

GOING IN STYLE Stumbles Over Its Refusal To Pick A Genre
GOING IN STYLE Stumbles Over Its Refusal To Pick A Genre

Going in Style from Zach Braff is a forgettable film that stumbles through genres while seemingly wasting its timeless cast.

LIMELIGHT: Chaplin's Last Shining Moment In The Spotlight
LIMELIGHT: Chaplin’s Last Shining Moment In The Spotlight

As one of his final curtain calls, Limelight is a sterling reminder of Charlie Chaplin’s contributions to culture and the art of cinema.

WILSON: A New Kind Of People Person
WILSON: A New Kind Of People Person

Wilson is as gleefully profane and heart-wrenchingly tragic film, that lives up to its creator’s legacy as a storyteller.

CHIPS: Not For Fans Or For Anyone Else
CHIPS: Not For Fans Or For Anyone Else

Wasted characters, little humor, and lackluster action scenes make CHiPs a rather bland adaptation of the famous TV series.

FREE FIRE: Joyously Anarchic B-Movie Fun
FREE FIRE: Joyously Anarchic B-Movie Fun

Free Fire may be far from the best movie of the year, but you are guaranteed to have one of your most fun times at the movies when checking out Wheatley’s latest.