It feels like cable channels and other alternative programming arenas are embracing the anti-Hollywood love story. With shows like Girls and Californication, we’ve seen all kinds of self-destructive, narcissistic behaviour of young twenty-somethings and even older generations. The new Judd ...
Read More »Trainwreck: You all know one
I know very little of Amy Schumer. With the flood of good reviews for her debut feature film (she wrote the script, Judd Apatow directed), I couldn’t help but sit up and take note. Who is this woman and where ...
Read More »Quirky vs cheeseball: Independent romantic comedy films
I recently saw What If (also known as The F Word) at the cinema. It was a predictable and silly indie rom-com. I didn’t think much of it, but it did get me thinking about the difference between the slick, ...
Read More »Lust for Love: A Whedon cast without the Whedon factor
Lust for Love is a 2014 Kickstarter-funded romantic comedy starring Fran Kranz, Dichen Lachman, and Beau Garrett. The film was released on February 7th in the US (on iTunes and VOD) and the film’s producers are currently working on an international release. ...
Read More »Matthew McConaughey: A little tequila, sunshine and tacos never hurt anybody
Matthew McConaughey has been around for more than 20 years, gracing our screens with his chiseled features and lovely Texan twang. But only recently has he really been given the roles and recognition he deserves. I’m not ashamed to admit ...
Read More »Don Jon: They give awards for porn too!
*Spoiler free review* This disarmingly charming romantic comedy is exactly what we need more of. Less bullshit about the airbrushed, plastic Hollywood fantasies and something that feels a bit more real. Please, Hollywood? Learn from Joseph Gordon-Levitt. As far as ...
Read More »The World’s End: The end of the Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy
Anyone who says they don’t like Shaun of the Dead or Hot Fuzz, well, why are you reading this? Huh?! They were great films, both of them. So naturally, I was excited to see the next film from the same ...
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