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Tag: comedy

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MONSTERS VS. ALIENS

Dreamworks gets cute and schlocky all at the same time, and as usual they spare no expense when it comes to casting voice talent.

Posted on April 5, 2009August 18, 2012
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Fashion (BRUNO Trailer)

Don’t say I didn’t warn ya. Here comes Bruno…

Posted on April 5, 2009
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Funny Little Frog (FUNNY PEOPLE Trailer)

A funny little thing happened when I sat down to write my last review: I realized I was mislead. I’ll admit that I put my … Read More ›

Posted on March 25, 2009
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I LOVE YOU, MAN

There’s nothing like a springtime bromance.

Posted on March 22, 2009April 13, 2014
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HAPPY-GO-LUCKY

People like Poppy have a habit of leaving an impression.

Posted on March 15, 2009October 23, 2014
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Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ The Boat (THE BOAT THAT ROCKED Trailer)

Edit: I’m aware that I’ve been “phoning it in” for much of the new year. I must beg forgiveness as it’s a busy time for … Read More ›

Posted on January 7, 2009
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Could You be Loved? (I LOVE YOU, MAN Trailer)

For any guy who’s ever found himself part of a bro-mance…this one’s for you.

Posted on December 31, 2008
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Doubleback: TROPIC THUNDER

Edit: I’ve mentioned before that I felt movies I don’t get to see in a theatre are ones I shouldn’t write a full-out review for. … Read More ›

Posted on December 22, 2008
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SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK

And now for something completely different…

Posted on November 22, 2008August 31, 2012
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Blue Skies (UP Trailer)

While I don’t think there’s any way Pixar will be able to top WALL-E with their next effort, I’m quite content to see them give … Read More ›

Posted on November 14, 2008
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SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE

Danny Boyle’s SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE is:

A. A Lavish Story About The Determination of The Human Heart
B. An Intriguing Hybrid of Boyle’s Prior Films
C. One of the Best Movies of The Year
D. All of The Above

Posted on November 12, 2008March 3, 2012
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ZACK & MIRI MAKE A PORNO

When times get tough, the tough turn to making porn.

Posted on November 7, 2008August 31, 2012

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