comedy
Vengeance: A Very Funny and Thought-Provoki...
This is the first movie by Writer/Director/Star, B.J. Novak, who was also a co-writer and actor on the TV show “The Office.” The film received
Marcel The Shell With Shoes On: A Heartwarm...
Although “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On” has apparently been a beloved cartoon character for over ten years, neither Robin nor I had ever heard
Cha Cha Real Smooth: Break-Out Film for Coo...
Cooper Raiff is the Director, Writer, Producer, and Star of “Cha Cha Real Smooth,” and he is a major talent. The few actors I remember
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent: A ...
I am a huge Nicolas Cage fan, and I’ll bet there are plenty of you reading this that are, too. He has starred in some
Everything Everywhere All At Once: Philosop...
This movie has a terrific premise and has much to recommend it, but its nearly-constant freneticism, excessive length, and too many martial arts battles spoiled
Dog: A Man/Dog Buddy Road-Trip Movie!
Recommended by my close friend Ted, I liked this movie much more than I had anticipated. It’s a MUST-SEE for dog lovers, but I think
Marry Me: A Delightful Rom-Com
I was going to wait to watch this film as a rental, but my close friend Bruce (who I hope one day will post reviews
Licorice Pizza: An Amusing, Funny “Sl...
Writer/Director Paul Thomas Anderson has directed some terrific films, including “There Will Be Blood” (2008) and “Boogie Nights” (1997). He grew up in Woodland Hills,
Don’t Look Up: Self-Indulgent Satire ...
Adam McCay (Writer/Director) has made some terrific comedic films, including “Anchorman” and “The Big Short.” Despite its all-star cast, however, “Don’t Look Up” is a
Good On Paper: A Funny Film With A Message!...
Well-known and respected stand-up comedian Iliza Shlesinger has written an interesting and consistently-funny movie. It is partly based on a true story. Andrea Singer (Iliza)
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