Comedy Movies

I: Context It’s difficult to name a director more influential to the teenage film landscape than John Hughes; for that matter, it’s difficult to name a director who left such a tangible mark on Hollywood…

In hindsight, Netflix’s Between Two Ferns: The Movie was probably inevitable. Writer-director Scott Aukerman has basically cornered the market on the Fake Talk Show (apologies to Eric Andre). He co-created the hit Zach Galifianakis-hosted web…

John Waters’ films are all about transgression. Like his contemporary David Lynch, the underground cinema icon seeks to expose the rot at the heart of the idyllic world of post-World War II America. But where…

The film world rightly regards Joel and Ethan Coen as among the most innovative filmmakers of their generation. A large part of the brothers’ popularity is their uncanny ability to work within various genres while…

Movies about sad white dudes trying to find themselves are this planet’s most powerful renewable resource. They’re ubiquitous to the point where they occur in nature, and new ones keep springing up seemingly by the…

Being in your mid-twenties is rough. You’re supposedly young enough to remain attached to the recklessness of youth, yet too old not to have your completely figured out. You subsist on canned and frozen food.…

Excellent! It’s been 30 years since strange things were afoot at the Circle-K in San Dimas. Bill and Ted have reached a milestone anniversary and it’s time we gave them their due. No, this won’t…

Have you ever worked in an office? Then Office Space is a film about your life. The technology may be twenty years out of date, cubicles may be replaced with open plan offices, but still:…

Adam McKay’s Step Brothers (2008), like a fine Catalina Wine Mixer, gets better with age.  Therefore, my way to celebrate its 10-year anniversary is to suggest my best ideas for the plot of a possible sequel.…

As an endorsement with Pepsi, NBA star Kyrie Irving would put on prosthetic makeup to look older and challenged a couple of young folks to a game of basketball. When he put on the moves,…

Everyone loves a fun amusement park! The laughs, the thrills, the sweat running down your back, etc. With going to an amusement park, there shouldn’t be a lot to worry about. That’s not the case…

Deadpool 2 is set to release this weekend and it’s most likely going to be a fun ride. Deadpool reminds us that not all comic book movies need to be dark and brooding — he…

If you need a woman lead for your studio comedy, odds are you turn to Melissa McCarthy.  Ever since her breakout role in Bridesmaids back in 2011, McCarthy has earned plenty of starring vehicles, including her…

Sometimes, it takes a village to get a movie made.  In a time where studios are becoming more and more squeamish of handing out millions of dollars to niche projects, some creative minds are forced…

After multiple years in a row of less than stellar studio comedies, 2018 has pushed back considerably against that narrative after a successful end to 2017.  Game Night started the discussion back in February, crossing the $100…

Amid massive superhero blockbusters and trippy science fiction films that have released recently is a comedy that brings the art of gamesmanship to a whole new level.  With the help of comedy regulars like Jason…

Some film franchises just never seem to go away.  For some odd reason, the Barden Bellas are back for another installment of acapella in Pitch Perfect 3.  Only this time, it appears as if they’re…

The holiday season is always good for a few family-friendly comedies, and Sony’s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is the latest example of this reality.  Boasting a talented cast, Jumanji looks to bring the beloved Robin Williams’ film…

As November gets into full swing, more Hollywood studios are beginning to forget about Thanksgiving and head right into the Christmas season.  This time, Paramount is the culprit as they’ve released Daddy’s Home 2, the…

Arnold Schwarzenegger has starred in many smaller movies in recent years.  His latest film, Killing Gunther, is no different.  Filmed in a mockumentary style, Killing Gunther is a wacky, self-referential comedy from many of your favorite SNL minds.  The…

By now you know that I end every article by asking, “what movie topic should I discuss next?”  Then, I exclaim, “whether it be old or new, the choice is up to you!”  However, it…

While summer is known for blockbusters that take place on a massive scale, there’s always a few independent films that stir up some buzz from critics.  Kumail Nanjiani’s The Big Sick is another example.  Many have called…

It seems like it’s been forever since we’ve had a great comedy get released in theaters.  However, Scarlett Johansson and company look to turn the tide with the next R-rated comedy with an all female…

21 Jump Street and 22 Jump Street were smashing successes both with fans and at the box office.  Naturally, when studio executives saw how successful the films were they instantly got to work on which 80’s…

We all love a good comedy.  When done correctly, they can keep you laughing well after they’re finished.  There’s been a lot of great comedies over the years, but which stand as the best comedies…

The following review of Kevin Hart: What Now? will be spoiler-free. Background Kevin Hart: What Now? is directed by Leslie Small and Tim Story and stars Kevin Hart as well as Halle Berry.  The movie…