John C. Reilly

Inquiring Minds: THE LOBSTER (2015)
Inquiring Minds: THE LOBSTER (2015)

It confounds and reverberates; The Lobster sings a singularly eccentric tune. 

HOLMES & WATSON: An Idiotic, Cynical Mess
HOLMES & WATSON: An Idiotic, Cynical Mess

Already considered by many as the worst film of all time, Holmes & Watson is likely to make even the least demanding cinema-goers feel as if they’ve had their intelligence insulted.

RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: A Sequel That Buffers
RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: A Sequel That Buffers

Whereas kids might dismiss Ralph Breaks the Internet’s flaws for an uplifting swirl of inconsequential sugary adventure, adults might be hard-pressed in their quest to find nutritional value.

STAN & OLLIE: A Dignified Ode To Hollywood’s Favourite Block-Heads

For all its superficiality, there’s a warmth to Coogan and Reilly’s central partnership in Stan & Ollie that – all stiltedness noted – deserves the faint smile it leaves you with.

THE SISTERS BROTHERS: Slow, Contemplative Western Subverts Expectations
THE SISTERS BROTHERS: Quiet Western Subverts Expectations

There is much to admire about The Sisters Brothers; the powerful performances, the beautiful cinematography, and the statement on violence in the Old West.

HOLMES & WATSON Trailer
HOLMES & WATSON Trailer

Holmes & Watson is a humorous take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic mysteries starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly.

STAN & OLLIE Trailer
STAN & OLLIE Trailer

In Stan & Ollie, the world’s most famous comedy duo, Laurel & Hardy, attempt to reignite their film careers as they embark on what becomes their swan song.

THE SISTERS BROTHERS Trailer
THE SISTERS BROTHERS Trailer

In 1850s Oregon, a gold prospector is chased by the infamous duo of assassins, the Sisters brothers.

Profile: John C. Reilly
Profile: John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly has surprised me for years. His range is astounding, and watching him effortlessly go from dramatic roles to silly comedies has been a treat. Yet his talent doesn’t stop with acting.

Entertainment
ENTERTAINMENT: Existential Desert Stand-Up and The Struggle For Connection

Comedy is a tricky thing; it’s hyper-subjective and typically draws from dark elements to create laughter. The search for one’s own comedy is thus, in a sense, the result of grappling some of the least desirable aspects of the human experience and wrangling it into something with a punchline. This is why the cliché of the “sad clown” is so prevalent and continues to be perpetuated to this day, such as with Marc Maron’s self-loathing diatribes and the tag posthumously attributed to Robin Williams.