Upfront admission: I love Steve Martin. The man is hilarious, and we’re lucky to have him. One of the films for which he’s best known is 1979’s The Jerk, the story of dimwitted Navin R. Johnson. The film is a … Continue reading →
Some weeks, you just need something that’s fun, regardless of any issues you can find with it. Such is the case with 2004’s Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. The tale of the wild life, fall and resurrection of wild … Continue reading →
I want a vacation. I figured I may as well go big since this is the time of year when the final throes of summer come into play. Let’s go for something big… something flashy… something splashy. Something that tells … Continue reading →
I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty on the fence with Aubrey Plaza. On one hand, she’s effective in her roles as a smartass that doesn’t care what you think. On the other hand, she’s a little too good … Continue reading →
Can you believe that Scary Movie is 18 years old? This movie is going off to college in the fall. It’s got its license and can buy lottery tickets. This movie can join the armed forces if it wants to. … Continue reading →
Like a lot of people, I missed Seeking a Friend for the End of the World when it came out in 2012. The film didn’t perform that well at the box office, which is a damn shame because it’s surprising … Continue reading →
One of the fun parts of having a geek kid: she’s really taken a shine to anime. As such, I get to try out new things in the name of science, to preview if they’re okay for a 10-year-old. Yeah, … Continue reading →
Children of the 80s experience a weird feeling every time we try to inflict our favorite films on our children: we’re hit with this wave of realization and revulsion that maybe, just maybe, our childhood classics have some themes and … Continue reading →
In the name of total honesty, I did not want to see Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle when it came out. My kids dragged me, and I truly thought it would be another dud. The stuff I’ve braved for them… … Continue reading →
Living in America, one can’t help but feel the pull of religion lately as it digs its way even further into the legal system. What’s the best way to approach it then? Black comedy, of course. 2004’s Saved! is the … Continue reading →
