*** Beware spoilers *** Nadia (played superbly by Natasha Lyonne) is a mess. Selfish, cynical and often isolated, she’s refreshingly unlike many female leads on television, defined by their inn…
Ferrell and Poehler’s Foray into the Casino World in The House
Comic greats Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler’s long-awaited onscreen partnership was always going to attract attention, so the circumstances and film topic had to be topical and had to be right. In June …
Movie Review: The House
The most insulting comedies are the ones that feel like glorified cast retreats. Often built around a simple, snappy premise, a no-name director will grab a bunch of talented comedians and just…let th…
The Best Recent Films of ‘Saturday Night Live’ Vets
Lorne Michaels knew what he was doing when he assembled the first cast of SNL performers, their show revolutionized comedy and live television. Incredible artists like Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase and Jan…
Jon’s Movie Review: ‘Sisters’
The onscreen chemistry of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler has always been undeniable. Their real-life relationship and rapport has always been an asset to any project they worked on together. Sisters benefit…
2016 Grammy Nominations: Our Thoughts and Predictions
The 2016 Grammy nominations were announced this morning, and as always they were a bit of a mixed bag of obvious selections and oddball choices no one saw coming. It’s no secret that the Grammys…
TV Review: Netflix’s Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp Recaptures the Spirit of Its Origin
When Wet Hot American Summer hit theaters over a decade ago, it flopped spectacularly at the box office–not a particularly surprising turn of events for a tiny indie film starring a bunch of peo…