Archive for the ‘Comedy’ Category
Jul
24
Posted by Justin
It was a quiet Thursday morning, a lone bird chirping in the backyard as the sun came up. I stumbled downstairs, poured myself a cup of day-old coffee, and sat at my computer to read the news.
Suddenly, I sat up straight, reading and re-reading the announcement. With one swift motion, I flipped up the protective cover on the wall and hit the big red button that squatted there ever since we moved. An ear-splitting alarm rang out through the entire house, joined by my baby’s startled howls.
My wife ran downstairs to find me hurredly pulling on some pants. “What’s going on?” she demanded. “The neighbors can hear that! God can hear that!”
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Jul
15
Posted by Drew
“I led you here, sir, for I am Spartacus.”
The Scoop: 1996 PG, directed by Tom Hanks and starring Tom Hanks, Liv Tyler and Tom Hanks’ younger clone (er, Tom Everett Scott)
Tagline: In every life there comes a time when that dream you dream becomes that thing you do.
Summary Capsule: The Oneders Wonders, a group of young musicians in the mid 60s, record a hit tune and skyrocket to fame… maybe a bit too quickly. Can the band work out their differences, or will they end up as the one-hit Wonders?
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Jun
24
Posted by Drew
“He’s weird, he’s strange, he’s sloppy, he’s a total nightmare for women… I can’t believe I haven’t slept with him yet.”
The Scoop: 1994 R, directed by Ben Stiller and starring Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke and Ben Stiller
Tagline: A comedy about love in the 90’s.
Summary Capsule: If you’ve never seen a mid-90’s movie, allow me to summarize for you: a group of twentysomething friends live, philosophize and sleep together while damning the Man and avoiding work. Set to a good soundtrack.
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Jun
16
Posted by Kyle
“That’s my new favorite camel!”
The Scoop: 2008 PG13, directed by Rian Johnson, starring Adrien Brody, Rachel Weisz, and Mark Ruffalo
Tagline: They’d never let the truth come between them
Summary Capsule: Two orphaned brothers bounce around and learn how to become the most benevolent con artists the world has ever been won over by
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Jun
09
Posted by Justin
“You hear that? Sounds like somebody’s sheering.”
The Scoop: 2006 NR, directed by Jonathan King and starring Nathan Meister, Tammy Davis and Peter Feeney
Tagline: There are 40 million sheep in New Zealand… and they’re pissed off!
Summary Capsule: Genetic tinkering results in a woolly revolt
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Jun
08
Posted by Heather
“You’re crazier’n a road lizard!”
The Scoop: 2009 PG, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Hank Azaria and Owen Wilson
Tagline: When the lights go off, the battle is on.
Summary Capsule: It’s up to Larry to rescue his friends from the evil clutches of Moe! I mean, Kahmunrah!
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May
21
Posted by Justin
“Good teacher. He really seems to care. About what I have no idea.”
The Scoop: 1986 PG-13, directed by Alan Metter and starring Rodney Dangerfield, Burt Young and Keith Gordon
Tagline: Registration starts Friday, June 13, at theaters everywhere.
Summary Capsule: Dad who thinks he’s a comedian goes to college to be near his loser son. This does not help loser son’s status.
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May
18
Posted by Justin
“There’s no crying in baseball!”
The Scoop: 1992 PG, directed by Penny Marshall and starring Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, and Lori Petty
Tagline: To achieve the incredible you have to attempt the impossible.
Summary Capsule: Girls? Playing baseball? What’s the world coming to?
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May
05
Posted by Justin
“They’re destroying my ducks!”
The Scoop: 1987 PG-13, directed by Dennis Feldman and starring James Belushi, John Ritter and Isa Jank
Tagline: The fate of the world is in their hands. God help us all.
Summary Capsule: CIA dude and wimpy dude pair up to complete a mission of utmost importance… bringing a glass of water to aliens.
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