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There is an imbalance of moods that holds comedic authority in the brighter, more ridiculous segments, yet the movie loses its grasp when latched onto the macabre elements of the film’s development.
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“Customer service representative for Domino’s” is probably the most impressive part of my résumé. One time, I tried doing a ramen-eating competition and I got to the fifth bowl, which is not that bad. When Flappy Bird was still flapping its way into our hearts, I could get my score
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It’s a little off-putting to see a title card for Amazon Studios written in Woody Allen’s trademark Windsor font during the opening credits for “Cafe Society” — over jazz standards, no less. The new addition to the familiar Allen credit sequence serves as a glaring reminder that time has passed,
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The eco-friendly craze is ever growing, and those who are extreme supporters of simply making our planet better for future generations may not be all too excited for the new eco-drama “Night Moves.” Kelly Reichardt (“Wendy and Lucy,” “Meek’s Cutoff”) directs the film, which is about three environmental extremists carrying
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It’s not usual for a film like “The Double” to exist. It’s a murky, deeply philosophical tale based on an even more abstract Russian short story of the same name by Dostoevsky, but it features A-list actors and is directed by a British stand-up comedian. In today’s polarized film industry
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The promotional tag for “Rio 2” is “It’s on in the Amazon.” The only thing that was “on” about this sad heap of an animated film was the soundtrack, featuring amazing vocal work from the likes of Janelle Monae, Bruno Mars and B.o.B. Otherwise, the sequel to “Rio” (2011) was
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Besides clowns, magicians have the misfortune of being everyone’s least favorite entertainers. They are often cheesy, tacky, deceptive and, above all else, sequined. However, with a dynamic plot as his cape and a star-studded cast as his wand, director Louis Leterrier takes this tired image and makes it disappear. “Now
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A chance encounter leads to a quick marriage, an ordinary man is followed around the city by a pack of paparazzi and there’s a young guy trying to justify his impending act of infidelity. The word “pseudo-intellectual” makes an appearance at some point as does an old Jewish New Yorker
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A group of people sit around a table eating pizza and laughing. Aziz Ansari is telling a joke about how curly hair and green polos are coming into style. Jesse Eisenberg sits off to the side trying to keep soda from coming out of his nose. Ansari and Eisenberg have
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Characterized by a surprisingly short running time and an abundance of cheap gags, “30 Minutes or Less” continues the streak of mediocre summer movies that may fare well with more forgiving moviegoers. As an R-rated buddy comedy with a solid cast, “30 Minutes or Less” has the potential of appealing
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