Directed by: Tyler SpindelWritten by: Chris Pappas, Kevin BarnettCast: David Spade, Lauren Lapkus, Nick Swardson Swift shot: Has David Spade found himself a new, sexy Chris Farley? Yes. Let's hope we see more of this pair together. When I saw "Happy Madison" I knew this was gonna be funny, and good, unlike Uncut Gems. Finally, a new comedy that really just doesn't … [Read more...] about The Wrong Missy
Comedy
Emma
Directed by: Autumn de WildeScreenplay by: Eleanor CattonBased on: Jane Austen’s beloved comedy novel EMMACast: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Josh O'Connor, Callum Turner, Mia Goth, Miranda Hart, Bill Nighy There’s something unique, beautiful, and visually stunning about the way that British filmmakers try to recreate a certain era of their history. I’m referring to the … [Read more...] about Emma
Heart of Gold
Directed by: Chris W. OrrWritten by: Steven BriggsCast: Steven Briggs, Lenny Schmidt [Disclaimer - I met Steven Briggs while working with VPF's Script Recon] Swift shot: Quick-paced, amusing take on watching the tables turn on a couple of hit men. Jax (Schmidt) is a haggard, seasoned hit man who finds himself facing down the sins of his past while burying his latest … [Read more...] about Heart of Gold
Downhill
Directed by: Nat Faxon and Jim RashScreenplay by: Nat Faxon, Jim Rash, Jesse ArmstrongBased on: The Swedish film, Force MajeureCast: Will Ferrell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Zach Woods, Zoe Chao Question: What do you call a film that’s not funny, not deeply dramatic, and feels like a messed-up effort to re-make a good foreign film? I guess you call it Downhill and label it a … [Read more...] about Downhill
Knives Out
Knives Out was enjoyable. I had a theory, but I was wrong. There really was a lot going on in this whodunit. If you appreciate mystery stories you will like Knives Out. This movie could have been timeless, except they included too much current political nonsense. They could have kept all the name calling, the nonsense about illegal immigration, and the … [Read more...] about Knives Out
