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Tag: kristen wiig

reviews

MOTHER!

Abrasive, presumptuous, abhorrent, and incorrigible…but so are the times we now live in

Posted on October 5, 2017September 28, 2019
reviews

GHOSTBUSTERS

Thirty-two years later, four of the funniest comedians working step up and answer the call.

Posted on July 17, 2016September 28, 2019
trailers

Ghosts That We Knew: GHOSTBUSTERS Trailer

Time to make another call…

Posted on March 3, 2016March 20, 2016
reviews

THE MARTIAN

What happens if as the odds mount, and failure seems imminent, we didn’t quit?

Posted on October 4, 2015October 15, 2015
festivals, reactions, screenings, TIFF

THE MARTIAN plays TIFF 2015

That rare moment where you don’t have to check your brain at the door to enjoy a blockbuster.

Posted on September 20, 2015September 20, 2015
trailers

Lonely Planet Boy: THE MARTIAN Trailer

From the director of THE COUNSELOR and PROMETHE – wait, where are you going?

Posted on June 16, 2015June 27, 2015
reviews

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2

The time for test flights is over. Now is the time for this animated series to truly stretch its wings.

Posted on June 17, 2014June 29, 2014
reviews

HER

In an age of increasing isolation, Spike Jonze tells a tale of a beautiful moment of connection.

Posted on December 18, 2013September 11, 2023
trailers

We Are Alive: THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY Trailer

A film gets its debut at NYFF to mixed reaction. Does this hurt its case, or help it?

Posted on October 8, 2013October 12, 2013
reviews

BRIDESMAIDS

Kristen Wiig and Judd Apatow Pull Off the Biggest Bait-and-Switch of The Year.

Posted on May 15, 2011December 19, 2012
reviews

PAUL

A Love Letter to Sci-Fi Geekery.

Posted on April 10, 2011August 31, 2012
trailers

Subterranean Homesick Alien (PAUL Trailer)

It feels like it’s been far too long since we’ve seen Pegg and Frost together, but in reality it’s been just short of four years. … Read More ›

Posted on December 22, 2010August 7, 2011

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