Tag Archive for: comedy

Quirky True Story Comes to Life in ‘Next Goal Wins’

In ‘Next Goal Wins’, Taika Waititi returns to his independent roots, and is speaking with his own voice again.

Kim’s Convenience, and Asian Dad Stereotypes

Like most sitcom family dads, Appa from ‘Kim’s Convenience’ is a bumbling goofball. But there’s a hole in his heart, writes Sam Chan.

Julian Dennison Shines in Heartwarming Kiwi Comedy ‘Uproar’

Protaganist Josh finds his voice not in the dramatic world and the political arena as he comes to terms with his identity and heritage.

Third Time Around Still Carries Some Charm in ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3’

‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3’ doesn’t reach the same heights as number one, but certainly rises above the ones set for it by the poster.

What’s Happened to Ted Lasso?

Ted Lasso episodes have become bloated. Episodes are now 60 minutes long. There’s more drama and less comedy. And everyone has daddy issues.

Polite Society: A Comical Action Star in a Sari

Priya Kansara delivers a perfect mix of martial arts, slapstick humour, and love, alongside her sidekicks, Seraphina Beh and Ella Bruccoleri.

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves – Movie Review

Dungeons & Dragons delivers a fan excursion into the realm of dark magic and treasures guarded by dragons, writes Russ Matthews.

‘Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre’ a Breath of Fresh Air – Movie Review

This script has Guy Ritchie’s fingerprints all over it and the production will give his fans what they want.

“See How They Run”, A Whodunnit With a Twist [Movie Review]

See How They Run is a good old-fashioned murder mystery / whodunnit, but with a a delightfully meta twist, writes film critic Michael Walsh.

Clooney and Roberts Reunite in ‘Ticket to Paradise’

Despite a predictable plot, screen legends George Clooney and Julia Roberts deliver some stunning scenes and laughs in this feel-good summer rom com.

Thor: Love and Thunder – Movie Review

The characters in this latest Marvel flick work hard to determine their purpose, but most fail to find it in a convoluted story arc, writes Russ Matthews.

Grief and Growing up Explored in ‘The Adam Project’

13-year-old newcomer Walker Scobell outshines even Ryan Reynolds, in this heartfelt Netflix offering about grief and growing up.

Jimmy Rees on Entertaining A Nation Through Lockdown

Aussie entertainer Jimmy Rees shared why creating comedic videos like ‘Meanwhile in Australia…’ are so important at a time like now.

“Selfie Dad” Star Michael Jr. on the Healing Power of Faith and Comedy [Movie Review]

The new faith-based family comedy ‘Selfie Dad’ shows how The Bible helps a man in crisis rediscover his purpose.

Viral Comedian John Crist on Roasting Christianity, and the Dark Heart Behind Comedy

The ability of his comedy to transform society is something Crist is keenly aware of. Even though a lot of his jokes are just for fun.