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Tag: comedy

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FUNNY PEOPLE

Here’s the problem with titling your movie FUNNY PEOPLE – you’re almost daring people not to laugh at it.

Posted on August 3, 2009February 4, 2012
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BRÜNO

Sacha Baron Cohen is back, and he’s coming at us with an entirely different sort of “Shock & Awe”

Posted on July 12, 2009July 25, 2012
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Secret Agent Man (THE INFORMANT! Trailer)

Feels like just yesterday that I was sitting through Steven Soderbergh’s latest project of self-indulgence. While the guy can drive me to fits sometimes, at … Read More ›

Posted on July 7, 2009
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Doubleback: ROLE MODELS

Ya gotta love low expectations – sometimes they can allow you to enjoy something a whole lot more. Such was the case with ROLE MODELS. … Read More ›

Posted on July 5, 2009
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Love Revolution (TAKING WOODSTOCK Trailer)

I’m slightly late to the party in posting this trailer (it’s been around for easily a month or two)…but I finally caught the clip before … Read More ›

Posted on July 3, 2009
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AWAY WE GO

Marriage involves setting out on a journey together, trusting the other person to be your compass…trusting that they will guide you home.

Posted on June 29, 2009August 7, 2013
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THE HANGOVER

Instant dumbassery. Just add Vegas.

Posted on June 21, 2009July 25, 2012
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Doubleback: GHOST TOWN

Funny how a particular talent can take a very pedestrian idea and give it a lot of charm. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, please … Read More ›

Posted on June 12, 2009
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UP

To infinity and beyond!

Posted on June 3, 2009June 14, 2012
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Get a Job (EXTRACT Trailer)

While they meant it as a joke, somebody decided to welcome me back to work after a sick day by saying I seemed to have … Read More ›

Posted on April 28, 2009
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ADVENTURELAND

Sometimes all it takes is right mix of guys and girls to make for one unforgettable summer – for better or for worse.

Posted on April 27, 2009August 31, 2012
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One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer (THE HANGOVER Trailer)

I know, I know…I’m behind on this one. But like I said yesterday, I’m trying to get this whole blog back into gear. It feels … Read More ›

Posted on April 15, 2009

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