People look for all kinds of ways to heal their grief and disappointments in life. In this film, Paul (Galecki) is grieving deep down over the loss of his fiancé, although not really dealing with it. Finally, some advertisement for a “Master Cleanse” (“Let’s get pure” is its message) gets his attention, and he ambivalently […]
English/Irish Writer and director John Michael McDonagh’s films all have similar themes: a buddy system, hilarious violence and rough language. His previous film Calvary starring Brenden Gleeson, his most prestigious to date, was critically acclaimed, despite its limited appeal with US audiences. His films certainly are not for everyone, think Guy Richie sensibilities. As he
The title doesn’t seem to make much sense until you look at its acronym. Rare that we find a film concerning war with a female in the title. Even rarer that we find a war centered film that is also part comedy. “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” is the first time Tina Fey (“This is Where I
With back to back films focusing on unconventional sports journey’s to the Olympics, “Eddie the Eagle” stands out, not only because of its whimsical British charm, but focusing on a misfit or underdog. Following his introductive turn last year as an action star in “Kingsman: The Secret Service”, 26-year-old Taron Egerton is making all the
Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong is the closest writer/director/producer Emily Ting has come to mainstream thus far. It’s too bad mainstream audiences first introduction to her work will look like a clear copycat of what Richard Linklater did with Before Sunrise. The comparisons are unavoidable, though Greenberg and Chung never come close to the intelligence
The only fun to be had, literally the only thing to keep one paying attention to Ben Stiller’s unfunny sequel is cameo counting. While Zoolander 2 is filled with pop-stars like Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and Willie Nelson, hardly any of them have more than two seconds of screen time, nor do they have any
This film marginally succeeds simply because it’s not completely awful. Pride & Prejudice & Zombies comes from author Seth Grahame-Smith’s idea of taking Jane Austin’s beloved novel Pride & Prejudice and inserting a zombie apocalypse in-between our favorite moments with Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. Originally Natalie Portman was attached to the project, and still serves
The comedic drama The Lady in the Van, gives 80-year-old Maggie Smith another opportunity to show off her seemingly endless talent. The year of the senior actress continues with Dame Maggie Smith (Harry Potter, Gosford Park) reprising her stage character on the big screen. Based on writer Alan Bennett’s own experience with a lady who
The Coen Brothers latest film, “Hail, Caesar” is a really good B-movie. It’s always been hit and miss with the Oscar winning duo (No Country For Old Men), known for their work in writing as much as directing. You look at their filmography and it’s literally as if someone turns the light switch on and
