Tag Archives: comedy
CPD’s John Hughes Blogathon: Beethoven (1992)
Does anyone else have very fond childhood memories of this film? I certainly do! I wrote this review as part of Cinema Parrot Disco‘s amazing John Hughes blogathon. So far, several excellent Hughes films have been featured, as well as some iconic music and quotes from his films. Do check it out! Without further ado, […]
Camp Takota (2014): “You had to be there.”
The Holy Trinity of Youtube – Grace Helbig, Mamrie Hart, and Hannah Hart – have joined forces to create a nostalgic film all about friendship and achieving your dreams. Camp Takota (2014) tells the story of Elise (Helbig), who is a sort-of-miserable publishing assistant who dreams of having her own book in print one day. She also […]
Shitfest 2014: On The Line (2001)
♥ Happy Valentines Day! ♥ Please consider this review as a personal Valentine addressed to each one of you. I wrote this for the one and only Shitfest at Isaacs Picture Conclusions. Shitfest is super fun and you should check out the overwhelmingly horrible films that people have been reviewing, if you haven’t already. In the […]
In Bruges (2008): “We shall strike a balance between culture and fun.”
It’s in Belgium. In Bruges (2008, dir. Martin McDonagh) is a black comedy starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, and towards the end, Ralph Fiennes. It follows two Irish hitmen, Ray (Farrell) and Ken (Gleeson), as they’re sent on an assignment to Bruges by their gangster boss, Harry (Fiennes). Hilarity ensues as Ray and Ken explore […]
“Is it worth paying for a ticket?”: Blue Jasmine (2013)
Blue Jasmine (2013), Woody Allen’s most recent film, tells the story of Jasmine French (Cate Blanchett) – a troubled woman whose privileged lifestyle has recently changed drastically. Finding herself destitute and moving in with her sister, Jasmine wants to get back to her old status as soon as possible, with some mishaps along the way.
Frances Ha (2013): “This apartment is so aware of itself.”
Noah Baumbach’s ode to mumblecore Frances Ha (2013) is a surprising film that will defy your expectations. Frances Halliday (Greta Gerwig) is your typical ‘young modern person’ trying to find her way in life. After an awkward break-up, Frances’ living situation becomes increasingly complicated, as does the search for her own life’s purpose. We follow […]
Pledge This! (2006): A zero star review.
“Hey, check this out. Everywhere I go, people totally lose it.” Thus begins the magnum opus that is National Lampoon’s Pledge This! (2006); a film so filled with sexism, racism, homophobia and general stupidity that I’m surprised it was even made in the first place. Paris Hilton plays ‘sorority princess of South Beach University’ Victoria […]
Movie 43 (2013): Quick-shot review!
OMG, you guys, get ready for the craziest and most outrageous comedy you’ve ever seen in your whole entire life! Just kidding, it’s horrible. Movie 43 (2013) was directed by 13 people and has an extensive cast of familiar faces. There are two different versions of the film. The version I watched was structured around the premise that some […]
Sister Act (1992): Quick-shot review!
Did you guys have a film that you watched over and over again as a child? I had a couple. The Lion King (1994) was one, as was Mrs Doubtfire (1993). Most notably, I had a really strange obsession with Sister Act (1992) when I was around 6 or 7. I used to watch it […]
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