It might be hard for younger audience members to seperate Eddie Murphy from his vocal roles in Shrek and Mulan, but for a moment in the 1980s was the definitive performer in the world. Combining the zaniness of Pryor with the likability of Wilder, Murphy emerged as a never before seen talent. Coming to America cemented itself as one of the… Read More "Review: ‘Dolemite Is …
Category: Comedy
Review: ‘Noelle’ Tries to Recapture The Magic of ‘Elf,’ But Falls a Little Short
The cheesy and earnest holiday film remains a staple of holiday programming. For as much fun as the Rankin and Bass films became, the wholesome stories always played it safe. For Disney+, the choice to release in November made it imperative they had Christmas programming for the holiday season. The star-studded Noelle gives the new… Read More "Review: ‘Noelle’ Tries …
Read More "Review: ‘Noelle’ Tries to Recapture The Magic of ‘Elf,’ But Falls a Little Short"
REVIEW: ‘Parasite’ Earns a Place As One of the Best Films of the Decade
Always provocative, Bong Joon Ho has told story after story laced with political commentary. Few artists are as disciplined in their messaging, but the Korean director has consistently used his art form to deliver messages about economic anxiety. What separates director Bong from many of his peers has been his ability to craft intimate, relatable… Read More "REVIEW: ‘Parasite’ Earns …
Read More "REVIEW: ‘Parasite’ Earns a Place As One of the Best Films of the Decade"
Review: ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Bungles It’s Satirical Premise With Uneven Tones and Performances
There's no question that the past five years have been kind to Taika Waititi. The director made Thor: Ragnarok a standout feature of the MCU. Waititi thrived in independent genre comedy thanks to Hunt For The Wilderpeople and What We Do In the Shadows. The director might be one of the best comedic directors of the decade, earning a… Read More "Review: ‘Jojo Rabbit’ …
Read More "Review: ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Bungles It’s Satirical Premise With Uneven Tones and Performances"
We Bought a Pod Episode 61: To the Stars! Ad Astra Review
We're back and this week we're talking Ad Astra! Check out more We Bought a Pod episodes here, and subscribe on iTunes here! You can subscribe to We Bought a Cabin in the Woods here or here, and listen to some of their old episodes to get this party started! https://weboughtablog.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/wbap-adastra.mp3 Thanks for listening! Read More "We Bought a Pod …
Read More "We Bought a Pod Episode 61: To the Stars! Ad Astra Review"
Review: ‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’ Soars With a Brilliant Shia LaBeouf and a Fun Story
Sometimes we go to the movies to get caught up in human stories. It's easy to dismiss these tales as saccharine or bland. This can especially be true when many attempt to manipulate their audiences. The generic Sundance Indie dramas of the mid-2000s became guilty of this trend. Yet every once in a while, a… Read More "Review: ‘The Peanut …
Read More "Review: ‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’ Soars With a Brilliant Shia LaBeouf and a Fun Story"
You Are Who You Choose To Be: ‘Big Daddy’ Brings Big Heart
Dennis Dugan’s Big Daddy was another notch on Sandler’s endearing comedic bedpost. Big Daddy pairs lovable loser Sonny Koufax with the adorable and tiny Sprouse twins. Koufax’s transformation from playmate to parent can thaw even the most cynical of hearts. Those close to me know what I consider to be my deepest darkest secret. It’s… Read More "You Are Who …
Read More "You Are Who You Choose To Be: ‘Big Daddy’ Brings Big Heart"
