Category Archives: Comedy

Review: ‘Whip It’

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Shannon Hood

Drew Barrymore makes an impressive directorial debut with this coming of age story set in the world of Roller Derby. This is a sports movie for women, by women, starring women.  I suspect men will have little trouble enjoying it … Continue reading →

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Downey, Jr. and Galifianakis Get A ‘Due Date’

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Bob Starr

Since playing the leading role in Iron Man Robert Downey, Jr. has rocketed back onto the film scene and everyone it seems wants to work with him. The latest is director Todd Phillips in his new film Due Date. If … Continue reading →

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Review: ‘The Invention of Lying’

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Shannon Hood

Sure to start up a storm of controversy, this film from co-director/co-writer Ricky Gervais is a biting social satire wrapped up in the trappings of a cute little romantic comedy.  It pushes boundaries, and is tremendously bold. The story takes … Continue reading →

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Seth MacFarlane and Michael Moore on ‘The Tonight Show’

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Joe Gillis

Granted, most of us here at The Flickcast probably don’t watch Conan O’ Brien and The Tonight Show as often as we should. He’s a funny, talented guy that deserves all the success he has. Unfortunately, time is a precious … Continue reading →

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DVD Review: ‘The Brothers Bloom’

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Cortney Zamm

Director Rian Johnson hit it out of the park with his first film Brick (2005), a small, quirky indie film with a grade-A cast and some amazing style. The Brothers Bloom looked just as good, but unfortunately had a small … Continue reading →

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Ellen Page to be Rainn Wilson’s ‘Super’ Sidekick

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Jennifer Tomooka

After her appearance Kitty Pryde in 1989s X-Men: The Last Stand, it seemed that it was only a matter of time before Ellen Page returned to the world of superheroes. During an interview to promote her latest flick, Whip It, … Continue reading →

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Review: ‘Zombieland’

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Chris Ullrich

Part monster movie, part buddy road comedy with a dash of romance thrown in, Zombieland manages to deliver on pretty much every level. Featuring terrific performances by the entire cast, including Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin, … Continue reading →

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‘Sesame Street’ Takes On ‘Mad Men’

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Matt Raub

Not many know this, but PBS’s Sesame Street has aired 4,186 episodes since it’s debut in 1969, making it one of the longest running shows since the news, and THE longest running show with Muppets. In that time, there have … Continue reading →

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