Category: Movie Comedies (Page 193 of 195)

DVD shuffle: 02/06/06

February 7, 2006 /

New on DVD this week:

1) Doom – RENT: Okay, so we all got a nice big laugh out of this one when it was released in theaters, but honestly, “Doom” is one of the best video-game adaptations ever. That’s not saying much, especially for a decade-old genre constantly being held back from progress due to annual Uwe Boll films, but gamers will eat it up.

2) Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were Rabbit – RENT: I still haven’t found the time to check out this Oscar-nominated feature, but anything that comes from Aardman Animation is usually pure gold – yes, even “Chicken Run.” I can’t imagine it would be any different, and while this could very well be worthy of a “BUY,” I’ll stick with recommending a rental for now.

3) Elizabethtown – RENT: Certainly one of Cameron Crowe’s lesser films, but its still not an entirely horrible film. Make good use of this one as that required monthly date movie – both people may come out of pleased.

4) Just Like Heaven – RENT: If I had to pick just one romantic comedy this week, it would have to be my above recommendation, but seeing as how Reese Witherspoon is so good to look at, and Jon Heder is so funny to laugh at, a second helping might just be in the works.

5) Waiting – RENT: Ok, so this movie isn’t exactly worth renting for just ANYBODY, but to those of you who have ever worked in a restaurant environmen, enjoy! There’s also quite a bit of bonus material to sift through, but most of it’s garbage.

Also out on DVD this week are Sean Connery and Cary Grant box sets, the Johnny Knoxville flick “Daltry Calhoun,” as well as special edition rereleases of both “The French Connection” and “Speed.”

Movie Comedies, Movie DVDs, Movies

People actually paid to see this?

January 30, 2006 /

Every time I think that hell has frozen over, in comes another fine mind-boggling addition to the freeze. Case in point, Big Momma 2 was the #1 hit at the box office this weekend. OK, now can anyone tell me why? And can anyone tell me why it even needed a sequel? Will there be a third one so we can get a glorious trilogy boxed set DVD later on? And will people sit around and talk of the trilogy like they do the Indiana Jones movies, or the first three Star Wars flicks? There’s no need for this kind of money wastage to be going on (a full $28 million even). Let’s make Martin Lawrence go broke for making this shit, whaddaya say?

Movie Comedies, Movies, News

Marketing 101: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

January 26, 2006 /

There are three new films being released this weekend, and because the movies aren’t really worth chatting about, I decided to instead look at the respective marketing campaigns for each one:

Annapolis –
PRO: Geared towards men looking for a film they can take a girlfriend to
CON: In no way describes that the film is a boxing movie

Big Momma’s House 2 –
PRO: Grand marketing campaign with television ads every two minutes
CON: Grand marketing campaign with television ads every two minutes

Bubble –
PRO: Brilliant scheme to release on the same day in all formats
CON: Nobody other than media press know a thing about it

Movie Comedies, Movie Dramas, Movies, Reviews

Suckiest movie no doubt

January 19, 2006 /

Yes, there are a ton of crapfests being released in the theatres in the coming months, but I believe that without a doubt the biggest of the bombs is going to be the prequel of The Pink Panther also called The Pink Panther “starring” Steve Martin. There is no reason to make this movie whatsoever. Martin should just publicly apologize now for even considering doing it and own up the the fact that he is no longer funny and is a complete fucking bore in terms of both acting and overall entertainer anymore. The original version of this flick wasn’t a fall down laughfest, anyway. That would come with what I consider to be the best of the Inspector Clouseau movies, A Shot in the Dark. But here we go, making a “wacky” prequel and throwing in Beyonce of all people. Jesus, it really can’t get any worse, can it? Perhaps it can. The other day on Opie And Anthony, someone pointed out how Martin’s Clouseau impression sounded more like his old wild and crazy Czech brother character from “SNL” than anything remotely close to Clouseau. I’d have to agree. Please, Steve, just stop already. You’ve more then embarrassed yourself with almost, if not all the most recent flicks you’ve done. There is no need for any more bullshit.

(There are some hilarious quotes on the IMDB message board for this flick, however. Among them are, “…the movie will be a hit…it may not be #1 but it will be in the top #5. ” and “The trailer has some intelligent humour — it kind of reminds me of Young Frankenstein, and finally the immeasurably talented Steve Martin has found a decent script that rivals some of his earliest films.” Sure, whatever.)

Actors, Movie Comedies

The best ’70s b-movie ever – The Van!

January 17, 2006 /

Hello kids, Roy Munson here with another suggestion for your fun time movie viewing schedules. If you’ve never seen it, than I suggest you check out the groovy van-centric/dope-addled flick “The Van” from 1977. It’s all about this goofball named Bobby (played by Stuart Goetz) who gives up his crappy car for an awesome van nicknamed “Straight Arrow” in a quest to lay chicks. Straight Arrow’s got it all – a waterbed, shag interior, TV, tea maker, the works! There’s even a disturbing scene where Bobby shows off the van to his mom and she starts almost orgasming on the waterbed. Creepy!

The Van is chock full of memorable moments, especially when it comes to Bobby’s come-on lines. You’ll thrill seeing him hitting up girl after girl with the classic line, “Wanna go out to my van and share a joint?” Hell, who wouldn’t, especially after all that Lucky beer they imbibe throughout the feature! There’s cheeseball sex a-plenty, good dope smokin’, and even some jug wine drinking! Whooo! And if that’s not enough, Danny DeVito himself stars as Bobby’s boss at the local car wash. Danny’s also doubling as a bookie, so you know wacky mayhem eventually ensues. And don’t miss the big scene where Bobby and the gang check out a roadside van convention!

However, my favorite moment of the whole movie is when Dugan, the big, brainless bully of the movie challenges Bobby to a van race. Bobby calls Dugan a turd, and Dugan replies “No one calls Dugan a turd!!!” He keeps repeating this over and over as they race down the street. Pure gold, I tell you. And what’s more, this flick features the Sammy Johns hit “Chevy Van,” as well as the best love song ever, “Early Mornin’ Love,” also sung by Johns. So if you want a movie that has it all, including the most carefree and moronic leading character ever seen in a flick, then “The Van” is for you.

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