Tag Archives: Comedy

TV RECAP: ‘The Office: Training Day’

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Nat Almirall

This may be a tough one to summarize because it’s not so much a plot-oriented installment, but more a series of skits featuring Will Ferrell interacting with everyone else around the office—Andy, Jim & Pam, Erin, Kevin, and, naturally Michael. … Continue reading →

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First Trailer For Will Ferrell’s Spanish-Language Comedy ‘Casa de mi Padre’ Hits

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Matt Raub

If you thought you could get inside of the mind of comedian Will Ferrell and try to anticipate what his next career move would be, you’d were way off. From high-budget comedies like Anchorman and Step Brothers to a multi-episode … Continue reading →

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Film Review: ‘Arthur’

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Shannon Hood

Something has been lost in translation in this ill-advised and disappointing remake of  Arthur (1984). The original featured the late comedic talent Dudley Moore, and was nominated for four Academy Awards. It’s a pretty safe assumption that this film won’t … Continue reading →

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Film Review: ‘Your Highness’

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Nat Almirall

Your Highness is the movie equivalent of Mongolian BBQ: You get your plate and come to the first station, the meat. There are some things you feel comfortable with, like the chicken (James Franco) and the lamb (Natalie Portman), some … Continue reading →

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Film Review: ‘Elektra Luxx’

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Shannon Hood

In 2009, director Sebastian Gutierrez debuted a film called Women in Trouble at SXSW Film Festival. That film featured several women whose story-lines converged throughout the film, and it  became a cult classic of sorts. Elektra Luxx is the sequel … Continue reading →

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TV RECAP: ‘The Office: Todd Packer’

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Nat Almirall

I like the dynamic Todd Packer brings to The Office. Among the group of miserable souls who have their own beefs with each other and whose allegiance depends on whatever the week’s plot requires, Packer was always a fun wrench to … Continue reading →

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TV RECAP: ‘Parks and Recreation: Indianapolis’

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Nat Almirall

Chris and Ben are both extremes of Leslie’s personality—Chris being her unflappable zeal and Ben her insecurities, particularly regarding the acceptance of others—and that’s a good enough starting point, but, as I’ve said way too many times when I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Film Review: ‘Hall Pass’

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Shannon Hood

“You get what you get, now don’t throw a fit”-Ancient kindergarten teacher proverb. I am constantly amused when people attend a Farrelly Brothers film and are SHOCKED to find out that it is filled with bathroom humor and precious little … Continue reading →

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