Those looking for a remake or sequel of the original 'Ghostbusters' will be disappointed. While there are plenty of nods to the classic 1984 blockbuster,..
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Let’s put this out there first, screwball ‘R’ rated comedies are really not for everyone. I’m ok with that, just like Romance or Action movies are not for everyone.,
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I like writer/director Shane Black, I really do. He has written some very good films, including the first 'Lethal Weapon' and the often maligned, but fantastic 'Long Kiss Goodnight' to directing & writing 'Iron Man 3', 'Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang' (another fantastic one) and others
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I've always heard the old adage that fact is often stranger than fiction; in the case of 'Elvis & Nixon' the adage holds very true indeed! In 1970, Elvis apparently thought the country was going in the wrong direction so he decided to do something about it.
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Let's face it, no one goes to a Garry Marshall film to be challenged. Much like the sitcoms he is really known for (Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, Mork & Mindy), most go to Garry Marshall films to be simply entertained. Please note, I emphasized simply.
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Tom Hanks has made an outstanding career by making perfect choices of the roles he plays even despite a few of his misfires ('Joe vs the Volcano' or 'Bon of the Vanities').
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Sally Field returns to the big screen and man am I glad to see her! In her new film 'Hello, My Name is Doris', Field (as the title character Doris) simply shines and proves once again just how great of an actress she is.
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I am convinced that Melissa McCarthy is the best female comedian in film today; she is also simply the best 'R' rated comedian in film. But for some reason,
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While it doesn't really live up to the original, 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2' is a harmlessly cute film that delivers genuine smiles throughout. Writer and star Nia Vardalos once again revisits her nutty family, only this time,
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Tina Fey is journalist Kim Baker who wrote the memoir: 'The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan', which details Baker's years as an embedded reporter in the worn torn countries.
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When I hear there is a Coen brothers movie opening, I am generally right there, first in line to marvel at their quirkiness. While 'Hail Caesar!' is definitely quirky, the narrative is so uneven it takes away from some really outstanding performances.
Read MoreI am beginning to think that director Paul Feig (Bridesmaids) is the only director who knows how to bring out the best comedy that Melissa McCarthy has to offer. He seems to know where she is centered and never tries to make her any more than that. Unlike the failure 'Identity Thief' where McCarthy was simply underused; Feig builds on McCarthy's talent for verbal as well as physical comedy.
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