comedy

7.5

Heartwarming and Funny Indie Film!

Cha Cha Real Smooth: Break-Out Film for Coo...

Jun 27, 2022Comments off

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

8.5

Most Fun I've Had At The Movies in a Long Time!

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent: A ...

Apr 24, 2022Comments off

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

7

Some Terrific Scenes, But Repetitive

Everything Everywhere All At Once: Philosop...

Apr 20, 2022Comments off

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

8

Heartwarming Film!

Dog: A Man/Dog Buddy Road-Trip Movie!

Mar 27, 2022Comments off

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

8

Jennifer Acting, Singing, and Dancing!

Marry Me: A Delightful Rom-Com

Mar 21, 2022Comments off

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

7.5

Breakout Performance By Alana Haim!

Licorice Pizza: An Amusing, Funny “Sl...

Feb 27, 2022Comments off

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,

7

Way Too Long!

Don’t Look Up: Self-Indulgent Satire ...

Jan 04, 2022Comments off

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

7.5

Partly Based On A True Story!

Good On Paper: A Funny Film With A Message!...

Jun 30, 2021Comments off

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)

7.5

Fine Performance By Rachel Sennott!

Shiva Baby: Post-Funeral Reception Comedy N...

Apr 22, 2021Comments off

This 77-minute film, written and directed by Emma Seligman, is based on Seligman’s short story of the same name.  The vast majority of the film

8.5

Pike Wins GG Award Best Actress in a Comedy!

I Care A Lot: A “Colorful” Blac...

Mar 08, 2021Comments off

Maria Grayson (Rosamund Pike) is running a fabulous scam.  She has a physician who treats geriatric patients spot a good candidate for guardianship – this