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‘On the Count of Three’ Review: A Dark Comedy That Acts as a Promising Calling Card

Gotta love a wholesome little film about a pair of suicidal buddies! “On the Count of Three” is the directorial debut of Jerrod Carmichael, who stars alongside Christopher Abbott as two depressed friends who agree to kill each other at the end of the day. Tiffany Haddish, J. B. Smoove, Lavell Crawford, and Henry Winkler… Continue reading ‘On the Count of Three’ Review: A Dark Comedy That Acts as a Promising Calling Card

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‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ Review: Better Than the Average Nic Cage Flick

If I had a nickel for every film where Nicolas Cage talks to a lookalike of himself, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it’s happened twice, right? “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” stars Nic Cage as a fictionalized version of himself as he faces a recent struggle in… Continue reading ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ Review: Better Than the Average Nic Cage Flick

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‘The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run’ Review: A Zany, Colorful Trip That Should Amuse All Intended Parties

The past year has been full of a lot of upsetting things, so it’s good to see a film that looked rough turn out not only good, but respectful of a series that is important to me. “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run” is the third feature film about the titular undersea sponge, and… Continue reading ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run’ Review: A Zany, Colorful Trip That Should Amuse All Intended Parties

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‘Night School’ is About as Funny as Taking the SATs

When a film is about as enjoyable as taking a standardized test, you know you’re in trouble… “Night School” stars Kevin Hart as a high school dropout who must return to complete his GED after losing his job.  Tiffany Haddish plays his teacher while Rob Riggle, Taran Killam, Romany Malco, Keith David and Loretta Devine… Continue reading ‘Night School’ is About as Funny as Taking the SATs

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‘Girls Trip’ is Raunchy and Hilarious and I Lowkey Loved it

I love it when a film is exactly what you hoped it would be. “Girls Trip” stars Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Tiffany Haddish and Jada Pinkett Smith as four lifelong friends who travel to a music festival in New Orleans to try and reconnect after years apart. Malcolm D. Lee directs. I have several guilty… Continue reading ‘Girls Trip’ is Raunchy and Hilarious and I Lowkey Loved it