Michael Showalter

SPOILER ALERT Trailer
SPOILER ALERT Trailer

Writer Michael Ausiello embarks on a roller-coaster ride of emotions when his partner gets diagnosed with terminal cancer.

HIFF Report 1: SPENCER, NINJABABY, FACELESS, & BEING BEBE
TIFF 2021: SPENCER & THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE

In the latest report from TIFF 2021, Wilson Kwong reviews the unique biopics films Spencer and The Eyes of Tammy Faye.

THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE Trailer
THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE Trailer

Tammy Faye Bakker and her husband, Jim, rise from humble beginnings to create the world’s largest religious broadcasting network and theme park.

THE LOVEBIRDS: I Think We Should See Other People
THE LOVEBIRDS: I Think We Should See Other People

At the end of the day, The Lovebirds feels like a bad first date. You go in full of hope and a mind for flirting and fun and leave without a meaningful connection.

THE LOVEBIRDS Trailer

A young couple (Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani) is pulled into a bizarre (and hilarious) murder mystery.

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 BIG SICK: Your New Favorite Rom-Com
THE BIG SICK: Your New Favorite Rom-Com

The Big Sick is not another run-of-the-mill rom-com: it’s got heart, humor, a touching story, and a refreshing take of immigrant life.

THE BIG SICK Trailer
THE BIG SICK Trailer

Real life makes for a winning romantic comedy in The Big Sick, a film based on the relationship between its screenwriters Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani.

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.