comedies

Movies 3 years ago

Zom 100: A Zombie Apocalypse Breaks Office Drudgery

The opening shot of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead lingers on Akira Tendo’s gaunt face illuminated by the harsh fluorescent lights of his office cubicle. The camera doesn’t flinch from the dark circles under his eyes…

Series 3 years ago

Command Z: A Glitchy Time-Travel Satire That Hits Hard

The opening shot of Command Z is a wormhole, but not the cosmic kind you’d expect from a…

Movies 3 years ago

Joy Ride: A Vibrant Clash of Cultures and Personalities

The neon glow of a karaoke bar in Asia sets the stage for Joy Ride (2023), directed by…

Movies 3 years ago

“The Beanie Bubble” (2023) on Apple TV+: A look at the rise and fall of the Beanie Baby craze

The Beanie Bubble is a 2023 American comedy-drama film directed by Kristin Gore and Damian Kulash. It is…

Series 3 years ago

Chaotic Chemistry: A Perfect Story’s Heartfelt but Uneven Romance

The opening scene of A Perfect Story is a doozy: Margot, clad in a stunning wedding gown, sprints…

Series 3 years ago

Captain Fall: A promising premise lost at sea

The opening scene of Captain Fall (2023) is a masterclass in setting expectations: Jason Ritter’s voice as Cpt.…

Movies 3 years ago

Big Nunu’s Little Heist: A chaotic, stylish heist with South African flair

The opening shot of Big Nunu’s Little Heist is a masterstroke: Khanyisa Bunu’s ex-soldier-turned-deliveryman, Mumsy, weaving through the…

Movies 3 years ago

Medusa Deluxe: A Stylish but Hollow Thriller

"Medusa Deluxe" is a British murder mystery film directed by Thomas Hardiman, starring Clare Perkins, Anita-Joy Uwajeh, Kae…

Movies 3 years ago

They Cloned Tyrone: A Clone’s Existential Crisis in Gritty Sci-Fi

The opening scene of They Cloned Tyrone is a punchline delivered with deadpan precision: Fontaine (John Boyega), a…

Movies 3 years ago

Asteroid City: Anderson’s meticulous chaos shines in retrofuturistic tale

The opening shot of Asteroid City is a masterclass in Wes Anderson‘s signature symmetry: a vintage car, its…

Movies 3 years ago

Sprint Through Chaos: A Rally Film That Can’t Stick to the Track

The opening shot of “The (Almost) Legends” is a slow-motion sprint through the vibrant streets of Bahía Colorada,…

Series 3 years ago

Survival of the Thickest: A Bold Plus-Size Black Lead Steals the Show

The moment Mavis Beaumont (Michelle Buteau) steps out of her ex’s apartment with nothing but a bag of…

Movies 3 years ago

Robots: Clever gags can’t save its messy premise

The opening scene of “Robots” sets a provocative tone: Jack Whitehall’s Charles, a serial womanizer, watches from the…