A perfect allegory for the times. The Hunt is a 20thcentury take on George Orwell’s novel Animal Farm, in which the animals rebel against their masters. Only in this rendition, it’s the “Elite Liberals” against “The Deplorables.” Its plot is not a straightforward telling of a story. It starts out with a group chat on the telephone, then goes backward and […]
Taking advantage of the politically charged and divided society, actor turned director Ike Barinholtz (Blockers) was inspired by his own family Thanksgiving conversation to write this script. The Oath isn’t the first film to try and make a profit off Trump era division, nor is it likely to be the last. One line in The Oath even uses the
Like Trainwreck or Daddy’s Home, Blockers is a double scoop of raunchy American comedy sprinkled with life lessons. “Blockers” refers to the vulgar term “c*ck blocker,” meaning someone who interferes with another’s opportunity for casual sex. Pitch Perfect producer Kay Cannon making her directorial debut here, and I can’t figure out who she is targeting
Jonathan Levine (50/50, Warm Bodies) is a sweet guy, he is just a terrible director. His early work including The Wackness (2008) offered hints at a promising career, but the 40-year-old has been on a downward spiral ever since and Snatched is the worst yet. Amy Schumer has officially stolen the most overrated comedian title
“There is no “I” in a sorority,” Zac Efron’s character Teddy Sanders proudly tells his former neighbors. The ripped, bronze character has gotten even dumber since we saw him last, as has the writing. The sequel to the inexpensive but high-grossing R-rated film of 2014 has the vulgarity turned down, but the jokes are pretty