DRAMA
RYAN: I was unable to attend the press screening for Words and Pictures, so my associate, Chuck, took one for the team! Thanks for helping out, Chuck – How was it? CHUCK: It’s pretty good. It’s not a big movie but I was interested in seeing it since I was familiar with the director, Fred Schepisi, who ..
COMEDY
RYAN: It’s a rom com reunion for Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler. The Wedding Singer, 50 First Dates and now this one – Blended. I have to tell you I had very low expectations for this one. The trailer didn’t dazzle and I’m not an Adam fan; however, I really, really liked this movie! It ..
COMEDY
RYAN: Cam’ron D is back at it with The Other Woman. And I’ve really been looking forward to a rom com but it turns out this is more of a straightforward comedy than a rom com. And it’s more good than bad. CAROLINE: I have also been a little bit excited to see this movie, mostly ..
COMEDY
RYAN: This movie is now playing in limited release and available on demand. I watched it via iTunes, was interested in it because of the cast and the concept. I had high expectations but am pretty disappointed. CAROLINE: That’a a bummer. Why did you have expectations? RYAN: The trailer is super cute and clever. And ..
ROMANTIC COMEDY
RYAN: This is a remake of the 1986 rom com starring Rob Lowe and Demi Moore, which I know I saw but barely remember because it was so long ago. But it’s all good because this movie felt fresh and has super high energy. It whips your attention and holds it. I loved this movie ..
ROMANTIC COMEDY
RYAN: This movie strikes out as it’s own genre – it’s a Bromantic Comedy. CAROLINE: Good one. I like that. I wonder if it will become a new thing. RYAN: The bromance has been the focus of many comedies in recent years but the age old dilemma of some movie makers has been how to ..
COMEDY
RYAN: I have really been looking forward to this movie because I loved the original – a French Canadian film called Starbuck – and this has the same writer/director, Ken Scott. It stars Vince Vaughn and there’s a good reason it was remade. It’s a fantastic story. It’s clever, lighthearted, original, sweet and funny. CHUCK: I ..
COMEDY
RYAN: This is the sequel to The Best Man and it’s the first movie I’ve ever seen that made be feel a little bitter toward movies because I normally go along for the ride in any context of a movie but this one had me rolling my eyes a lot. It tries to be everything at ..
DRAMA
RYAN: This new romantic dramedy stars Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson and it makes you feel like you’re in love and like you’re falling in love. No matter how bitter you are; whether you’re single or coupled up – this movie has such strength stemming from the palpable chemistry between these stars. It’s every bit ..
COMEDY
RYAN: This is the new comedy starring four Hollywood A-listers past their prime but certainly working all of their charms which this movie milks entirely. Pre-judging it, I was calling it The Hangover for old people and that’s exactly what it is only better. The Hangover movies were all so raunchy and cheesy. ERIN: I was just thinking ..
COMEDY
RYAN: This is the latest film from writer/director Nicole Holofcener starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and James Gandolfini. It’s a rom com and I’m a fan of this auteur and this is my favorite of her films so far. It’s the closest I could ever personally identify with her characters, because I’m a divorced single mother with ..
COMEDY
RYAN: This is the directorial debut of Joseph Gordon-Levitt. He also wrote and stars in Don Jon and I am super impressed by him. It might not have the heft of a Clint Eastwood or Ben Affleck film, but it is super funny, real and full of life and energy. CARRIE: Very well done and ..
