Companiion
Companion is a delightful little genre mashup—sci-fi, thriller and dark comedy—that totally caught me off guard in the best way.
A Simple Favor
A Simple Favor goes into some dark territories, but handles it all with a sense of humor and delight that makes you ease into a very entertaining viewing experience.
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
The Naked Gun is a goofy mess… until that glorious baseball finale. Not quite a comedy classic, but close.
Saturday Night
Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night isn’t just a nostalgia trip; it’s a chaotic, behind-the-scenes sprint through the hours leading up to that very first live show that changed comedy—and late-night TV—forever.
Between the Temples
If Harold and Maude wandered into a contemporary synagogue and bumped into a Jewish grief-comedy, you’d land somewhere near Between the Temples.
Anora
Anora is a film that thrives not so much on its plot but on its ability to sidestep clichés. The "sex worker with a heart of gold" trope has been explored before, but it's been a while since a newcomer like Mikey Madison has brought so much life to a role with such an unapologetic and authentic performance.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a rare gem that balances intellectual wit with laugh-out-loud physical comedy. It still holds up just as well today as it did when I was eight—and that’s saying something.
You’re Cordially Invited
You’re Cordially Invited might actually be the plus-one you didn’t know you needed.
Waiting for Guffman
Rewatched Waiting for Guffman and it’s still a hilarious, heartfelt classic. Christopher Guest’s small-town mockumentary magic never misses.
Nutcrackers
There’s nothing particularly groundbreaking here, but Nutcrackers leans into its well-worn tropes with enough heart and humor to make for a cozy family movie night.
BeetleJuice Beetlejuice
Some movies leave a mark on you, while others… fade away like sand through a ghostly hourglass. Sadly, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice falls firmly into the latter category.
My Old Ass
My Old Ass is a coming-of-age indie comedy with an intriguing twist. But does it deliver? Well, sort of.
Troop Zero
Although quite unbelievable, it's hard not to be swept away by the wit and charm of Troop Zero.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
I went into Frozen Empire cautiously optimistic, especially after hearing some mixed buzz, but it turned out way better than I expected.
The 40-Year-old Virgin
Much of the The 40-Year-Old Virgin's success comes from Steve Carell's outstanding performance, supported by an equally stellar ensemble cast.
The Instigators
The Instigators doesn’t exactly break new ground, and its ending feels a bit rushed, but it compensates with impressive car chases and some intriguing political commentary on heroism and the armed forces.
Encino Man
Encino Man may not be a timeless classic, but it sure knows how to serve up a heap of goofy fun.
The Fall Guy
The Fall Guy is one of the most entertaining movies I’ve seen in a long time. It’s a joyful throwback to the '90s action films that shaped my love for cinema, wrapped up in a fun, meta commentary on the film industry itself.