The Nice Guys is a 2016 action-comedy film directed by Shane Black and starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling. The film is set in 1970s Los Angeles and follows the unlikely partnership of a tough enforcer, Jackson Healy (Crowe), and a bumbling private investigator, Holland March (Gosling), as they investigate a conspiracy involving a missingContinue reading “The Nice Guys (2016)”
Category Archives: Comedy
The Lost City (2022)
The Lost City is an action rom-com about a reclusive writer (Sandra Bullock) who is kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire (Daniel Radcliff) to help find an ancient treasure. It’s up to her novel’s cover model and determined manager to rescue her from an unhappy ending. Let’s consider the pros and cons of The Lost City…Continue reading “The Lost City (2022)”
The Boys (2019-???)
The Boys is an Amazon Original show that takes a uniquely gritty look at what a world with Superheroes might look like. After one man’s girlfriend is tragically killed by a “hero”, he learns that collateral damage is an all too common occurrence and Vaught, the superhero agency, has a serious accountability problem. Let’s considerContinue reading “The Boys (2019-???)”
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
Everything Everywhere All at Once is an A24 production following Evelyn Wang, a mother spread thin by her family and opportunities passed by. After a parallel world makes contact, she must quickly learn her place in the universe before a dangerous interdimensional being destroys everything! Let’s consider the pros and cons of Everything Everywhere AllContinue reading “Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)”
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
Forgetting Sarah Marshall is a romantic comedy about a distressed musician who takes a vacation to forget about his ex. After arriving in Hawaii, Peter quickly learns that his ex and her new celebrity boyfriend are staying at the same resort! Let’s consider the pros and cons of Forgetting Sarah Marshall… Pros: Firstly, the castContinue reading “Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)”
The Proposal
The Proposal is a romantic comedy about a pushy publisher who forces her young assistant to marry her to avoid deportation to Canada. The surprise engagement raises quite a few eyebrows, but it also leads to a hilariously awkward excursion to Alaska! Let’s consider the pros and cons of The Proposal… Pros: Firstly, Sandra BullockContinue reading “The Proposal”
The Adam Project (2022)
The Adam Project follows a time traveling pilot who enlists his younger self to help save the future! Shawn Levy directs Ryan Reynolds once again in the latest Netflix Original. Let’s consider the pros and cons of The Adam Project… Pros: Firstly, kudos to Netflix for pumping out these blockbusters back to back! Everything fromContinue reading “The Adam Project (2022)”
Goon (2011)
Goon is a feel good sports movie starring Seann William Scott, as the hard headed and even harder punching hockey player. It is loosely based on the book of the same name, recounting the true story of hockey enforcer Doug Smith. Let’s consider the pros and cons of Goon… Pros: It’s safe to say thatContinue reading “Goon (2011)”
Birdies (2022)
Birdies is an indie golf comedy about a failing country club where maintaining a buzz is par for the course! When a rival club threatens the business, Twin Pines owner must hire a Pro to win the upcoming tournament and restore the club’s reputation. Let’s consider the pros and cons of Birdies… Pros: This isContinue reading “Birdies (2022)”
Don’t Look Up (2021)
Don’t Look Up is a sociopolitical satire showing us how our scientists and elected officials might react to a planet killing meteor heading towards earth. Adam McKay writes and directs this frustratingly hilarious dramedy. Let’s consider the pros and cons of Don’t Look Up… Pros: Firstly, the casting director deserves a medal for this lineup.Continue reading “Don’t Look Up (2021)”