At the outset, Marielle Heller’s Can You Ever Forgive Me? wallows so deeply into the loneliness of down on her luck biographer Lee Israel (Melissa McCarthy) that you may feel the people around you in …
The Happytime Murders Movie Review: A cheap and empty attempt at humor
Recently having rewatched The Great Muppet Caper , it’s astonishing how well it holds up. The humor poked affectionate but sharp fun at the genre, the musical numbers could stand up next to any …
Life of the Party Movie Review: Melissa McCarthy Charms in Mediocre Comedy
Melissa McCarthy, when given a chance to shine in roles, really goes all out. She’s funny, that’s a given, but her roles have varied from playing assholes with big hearts or kind and gentl…
DEFINE Podcast: Fat Shaming Culture in Media
The Young Folks is proud to present a podcast that hopes to take part in the ongoing discussions on diversity in the film and television industry. DEFINE: Conversations on Hollywood & Diversity is…
Movie Review: ‘Ghostbusters’ is a fun and hilarious paranormal adventure
Ghostbusters is the movie I wish came out when I was kid because I know 10-year-old me would adore it. The nerdy premise teamed with a great group of kickass funny ladies makes for pure entertainment.…
Movie Review: Central Intelligence
I’m at a loss for words. When I went to see Central Intelligence I expected an innocuous buddy-spy comedy, but I wasn’t ready for how virulent it would become. This is one of the most prob…
Movie Review: ‘The Boss’
Melissa McCarthy’s newest addition to her comedic canon comes in the form of the safe, mildly satisfying, The Boss. She takes on a moderately formulaic role as head honcho and money mogul Michel…