Tag: Comedy

BARBIE (STORY ANALYSIS)BARBIE (STORY ANALYSIS)

Kevin Mathews 10:00 pm

Barbie is a 2023 American fantasy comedy film directed by Greta Gerwig, from a screenplay she wrote with Noah Baumbach. Based on the Barbie fashion dolls by Mattel, it is the first live-action Barbie film after numerous computer-animated films and specials. The film stars Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, and follows the pair on a journey of self-discovery following an existential crisis. It features a supporting cast that includes America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell. (Wikipedia)

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NO HARD FEELINGS (STORY ANALYSIS)NO HARD FEELINGS (STORY ANALYSIS)

Kevin Mathews 10:00 pm
No Hard Feelings

No Hard Feelings is an American sex comedy film directed by Gene Stupnitsky from a screenplay he co-wrote with John Phillips. It stars Jennifer Lawrence (who also produces) as a 32-year-old Uber driver who answers an ad to date a shy 19-year-old (played by Andrew Barth Feldman) in order to boost his confidence prior to college. Laura Benanti, Natalie Morales, and Matthew Broderick co-star. (Wikipedia)

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THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES SEASON 3 (ANALYSIS)THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES SEASON 3 (ANALYSIS)

Kevin Mathews 10:00 pm
The Righteous Gemstones Season 3

The Righteous Gemstones Season 3 is the third season of an American black comedy television drama series created by Danny McBride. The series follows a famous yet dysfunctional family of televangelists and megachurch pastors led by widowed patriarch Eli Gemstone (John Goodman). Eli and his immature children, Jesse (Danny McBride), Judy (Edi Patterson) and Kelvin (Adam DeVine), lead opulent lives funded by church donations.

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DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES – FANTASY THAT WORKS!DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES – FANTASY THAT WORKS!

Kevin Mathews 3:52 pm
Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is a 2023 American fantasy heist comedy film directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, who co-wrote the screenplay with Michael Gilio from a story by Chris McKay and Gilio. Based on the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, it is set in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting and has no connections to the previous film trilogy released between 2000 and 2012. The film stars Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, and Hugh Grant. (Wikipedia)

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BEEF: WELL, THAT ESCALATED QUICKLY!BEEF: WELL, THAT ESCALATED QUICKLY!

Kevin Mathews 2:31 pm
Beef

Beef is an American comedy-drama television series created by Lee Sung Jin for Netflix. It stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong as two people whose involvement in a road rage incident begins to consume their lives. Appearing in supporting roles are Joseph Lee, Young Mazino, David Choe, and Patti Yasutake. Beef was released on Netflix on April 6, 2023 to acclaim from critics who praised Yeun and Wong’s performances, as well as the writing and directing. (Wikipedia)

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HISTORY OF THE WORLD PART II: NOT VINTAGE MEL BUT GOOD ENOUGHHISTORY OF THE WORLD PART II: NOT VINTAGE MEL BUT GOOD ENOUGH

Kevin Mathews 9:18 pm
History of the World Part II

History of the World Part II is a satirical comedy TV series streaming on Disney+. The series is a sequel to Mel Brooks’ classic History of the World Part I. The original film lampooned the epic film genre, including the sword and sandal epic and the period costume drama sub-genres.

The four main segments consisted of skits set during the Stone Age, the Roman Empire, the Spanish Inquisition, and the French Revolution. Other intermediate skits include reenactments of the giving of the Ten Commandments and the Last Supper.

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HELLO TOMORROW: NO FUTUREHELLO TOMORROW: NO FUTURE

Kevin Mathews 5:04 pm
Hello Tomorrow

Hello Tomorrow is an American scifi comedy-drama television series set in a retrofuturistic alternate reality of the early 1960s. Described as a cross between Mad Men and the Jetsons, the TV series features a group of traveling salesman selling properties on the Moon. The series stars Billy Crudup, Hank Azaria, Haneefah Wood, Alison Pill, Nicholas Podany and Dewshane Williams.

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BABYLON: ABSURDIST TRIBUTE TO THE HOLLYWOOD OF THE ROARIN’ TWENTIES!BABYLON: ABSURDIST TRIBUTE TO THE HOLLYWOOD OF THE ROARIN’ TWENTIES!

Kevin Mathews 2:40 pm
Babylon

Babylon is a 2022 American epic period comedy drama film directed by Damien Chazelle and written by Chazelle and Will Ferrell. The film is set during Hollywood’s transition from silent to sound films in the late 1920s, and features an all-star ensemble cast that includes Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Diego Calva, Jean Smart, Jovan Adepo, and Li Jun Li.

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VIOLENT NIGHT: DIE HARD BUT WITH SANTA CLAUS!VIOLENT NIGHT: DIE HARD BUT WITH SANTA CLAUS!

Kevin Mathews 9:29 am
Violent Night

Violent Night is a 2022 American Christmas action comedy film starring David Harbour as Santa Claus, who fights mercenaries who have taken a wealthy family hostage in their home. It is directed by Tommy Wirkola, written by Pat Casey and Josh Miller, and also starring John Leguizamo, Alex Hassell, Alexis Louder, Edi Patterson, Cam Gigandet, Leah Brady, and Beverly D’Angelo.

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RICK AND MORTY SEASON 6 EP 10: BACK TO THE FUTURERICK AND MORTY SEASON 6 EP 10: BACK TO THE FUTURE

Kevin Mathews 9:08 am
Rick and Morty Season 6 Ep 10

Rick and Morty Season 6 Ep 10 is the tenth and final episode of season 6 in this scifi fantasy action-adventure animated sitcom created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon. The series follows the misadventures of cynical mad scientist Rick Sanchez and his good-hearted but fretful grandson Morty Smith, who split their time between domestic life and inter-dimensional adventures.

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THE WHITE LOTUS SEASON 2 EP 7: DEATHLY PARADISETHE WHITE LOTUS SEASON 2 EP 7: DEATHLY PARADISE

Kevin Mathews 1:54 pm
The White Lotus Season 2 Ep 7

The White Lotus Season 2 Ep 7 is the seventh and final instalment of the second season of an American comedy-drama anthology television series created by Mike White for HBO. It follows the guests and employees of the fictional White Lotus resort chain, whose stay becomes affected by their various dysfunctions. The first season is set in Hawaii and the second season is set in Sicily.

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RICK AND MORTY SEASON 6 EP 9: KNIGHTMARERICK AND MORTY SEASON 6 EP 9: KNIGHTMARE

Kevin Mathews 9:51 am
Rick and Morty Season 6 Ep 9

Rick and Morty Season 6 Ep 9 is the ninth episode of season 6 in this scifi fantasy action-adventure animated sitcom created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon. The series follows the misadventures of cynical mad scientist Rick Sanchez and his good-hearted but fretful grandson Morty Smith, who split their time between domestic life and inter-dimensional adventures.

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THE WHITE LOTUS SEASON 2 EP 6: FOOL’S PARADISETHE WHITE LOTUS SEASON 2 EP 6: FOOL’S PARADISE

Kevin Mathews 1:23 pm
The White Lotus Season 2 Ep 6

The White Lotus Season 2 Ep 6 is the sixth instalment of the second season of an American comedy-drama anthology television series created by Mike White for HBO. It follows the guests and employees of the fictional White Lotus resort chain, whose stay becomes affected by their various dysfunctions. The first season is set in Hawaii and the second season is set in Sicily.

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RICK AND MORTY SEASON 6 EP 7: TROPES IN THE MAINSTREAMRICK AND MORTY SEASON 6 EP 7: TROPES IN THE MAINSTREAM

Kevin Mathews 5:51 pm
Rick and Morty Season 6 Ep 7

Rick and Morty Season 6 Ep 7 is the seventh episode of season 6 in this scifi fantasy action-adventure animated sitcom created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon. The series follows the misadventures of cynical mad scientist Rick Sanchez and his good-hearted but fretful grandson Morty Smith, who split their time between domestic life and inter-dimensional adventures.

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THE WHITE LOTUS SEASON 2 EP 4: DARK PARADISETHE WHITE LOTUS SEASON 2 EP 4: DARK PARADISE

Kevin Mathews 2:06 pm
The White Lotus Season 2 Ep 4

The White Lotus Season 2 Ep 4 is the fourth instalment of the second season of an American comedy-drama anthology television series created by Mike White for HBO. It follows the guests and employees of the fictional White Lotus resort chain, whose stay becomes affected by their various dysfunctions. The first season is set in Hawaii and the second season is set in Sicily.

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THE WHITE LOTUS SEASON 2 EP 2: NIGHTMARES IN PARADISETHE WHITE LOTUS SEASON 2 EP 2: NIGHTMARES IN PARADISE

Kevin Mathews 2:48 pm
The White Lotus S2E2

The White Lotus Season 2 Ep 2 is the second instalment of the second season of an American comedy-drama anthology television series created by Mike White for HBO. It follows the guests and employees of the fictional White Lotus resort chain, whose stay becomes affected by their various dysfunctions. The first season is set in Hawaii and the second season is set in Sicily.

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WEIRD: THE AL YANKOVIC STORY IS THE ROCK BIOPIC WE DESERVE!WEIRD: THE AL YANKOVIC STORY IS THE ROCK BIOPIC WE DESERVE!

Kevin Mathews 3:21 pm
Is this your bologna? Yes it's MY MY MY BOLOGNA!

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is a 2022 American biographical parody film directed by Eric Appel (in his feature directorial debut), who co-wrote the script with “Weird Al” Yankovic. The film, a satire of biopics and loosely based on Yankovic’s life and career, stars Daniel Radcliffe as Yankovic, along with Evan Rachel Wood, Rainn Wilson, Toby Huss, Arturo Castro, and Julianne Nicholson in supporting roles.

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THE WHITE LOTUS SEASON 2 EP 1: ANOTHER LOUSY DAY IN PARADISETHE WHITE LOTUS SEASON 2 EP 1: ANOTHER LOUSY DAY IN PARADISE

Kevin Mathews 1:53 pm
Jennifer Coolidge as Tanya in The White Lotus Season 2, Ep 1.

The White Lotus Season 2 Ep 1 is the first instalment of the second season of an American comedy-drama anthology television series created by Mike White for HBO. It follows the guests and employees of the fictional White Lotus resort chain, whose stay becomes affected by their various dysfunctions. The first season is set in Hawaii and the second season is set in Sicily. (Wikipedia)

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SHE-HULK EPISODE 9SHE-HULK EPISODE 9

Kevin Mathews 9:34 am
She-Hulk Episode 9

She-Hulk Episode 9 is the ninth and final instalment of a Disney+ superhero streaming TV comedy drama miniseries based on the Marvel Comics character, and set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The miniseries will have nine parts and focus on what happens when Jennifer Walters, Bruce Banner’s cousin, becomes a Hulk as well.

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SHE-HULK EPISODE 7SHE-HULK EPISODE 7

Kevin Mathews 10:06 am
She-Hulk Episode 7

She-Hulk Episode 7 is the seventh instalment of a Disney+ superhero streaming TV comedy drama miniseries based on the Marvel Comics character, and set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The miniseries will have nine parts and focus on what happens when Jennifer Walters, Bruce Banner’s cousin, becomes a Hulk as well.

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