Category Archives: comedy

Emma Robert in Space Cadet

“Space Cadet” Images and Poster

comedy, on Amazon
Emma Roberts in Space Cadet

Liz W. Gracia directs Space Cadet, which reminds me of Jerry Lewis’s slapstick comedy films. The wacky story follows Tiffany “Rex” Simpson, played by Emma Roberts. She has always dreamed of going to space, but life isn’t going quite as planned.

Determined to turn things around, she aims high, and, with the embellishing touch of her supportive best friend Nadine, played by Poppy Li, her “doctored” application lands her in NASA’s ultra-competitive astronaut training program.

Space Cadet, a slapstick comedy, about a wannabe woman astronaut.

Over her head, Rex relies on her quick wits, grit, and determination to get to the top of her class. NASA program directors Pam, played by Gabrielle Union, and Logan, played by Tom Hopper, take notice. But can this Florida girl get through training and into the cosmos before she blows her cover?

Space Cadet cast, including Emma Roberts
Captain Jack (Andrew Call), Dr. Stacy (Desi Lydic), Miriam (Josephine Huang), and Grace (Yasha Jackson) Photo Credit: Eric Liebowitz//Prime Video

Written and directed by Liz W. Garcia, Space Cadet is a comedy about the power of being yourself, following your dreams and shooting for the stars.

Matt Damon and Casey Affleck

“The Instigators” Poster and Trailer

Apple TV, comedy, crime, , ,

Doug Liman directed The Instigators. The story follows Rory, played by Matt Damon, and Cobby, played by Casey Affleck, who are reluctant partners. One is a desperate father, and the other is an ex-con thrown together to pull off a robbery of the ill-gained earnings of a corrupt politician.

But when the heist goes wrong, the two find themselves engulfed in a whirlwind of chaos, pursued not only by police but also by backward bureaucrats and vengeful crime bosses. Completely out of their depth, they convince Rory’s therapist, played by Hong Chau, to join their riotous getaway through the city, where they must put aside their differences and work together to evade capture—or worse.

Written by Chuck MacLean and Casey Affleck, The Instigators also stars Michael Stuhlbarg, Paul Walter Hauser, Ving Rhames, Alfred Molina, and Toby Jones, with Jack Harlow and Ron Perlman.

Other films directed by Doug Liman:

Road House

Edge of Tomorrow

The Bourne Identity

American Made

Chaos Walking

“My Spy: The Eternal City” Poster and Images

action, comedy, sequels,

Pete Segal directs My Spy: The Eternal City. Back by popular demand, My Spy’s dynamic duo, veteran CIA operative JJ, played by Dave Bautista and his 14-year-old stepdaughter and protégé, Sophie, played by Chloe Coleman, reunite to save the world when a high school choir tour of Italy is interrupted by a nefarious nuclear plot targeting the Vatican.

The supporting cast includes Kristen Schaal, Flula Borg, Craig Robinson, Billy Barratt, Taeho K, Anna Faris, and Ken Jeong.

Chloe Coleman as Sophie and Billy Barrett as Ryan Photo: GRAHAM BARTHOLOMEW © AMAZON CONTENT SERVICES LLC
The Killer's Game

“The Killer’s Game” Posters and Images

action, based on a book, comedy,
The Killer's Game
Killer's Game
The Killer's Game

Based on a book by Jay R. Bonansinga and directed by JJ Perry, The Killer’s Game is an action-comedy.

Pro hitman Joe Flood, played by Dave Bautista, received terrible news from his doctor. He has a terminal illness.

He takes matters into his own hands by taking a hit out on himself for a quick kill instead of the long-suffering pain of the terminal illness.

But when the very hitmen he hired also target his ex-girlfriend, played by Sofia Boutella, he must fend off an army of assassin colleagues and win back the love of his life before it’s too late.

Wolfs with Pitt and Clooney

“Wolfs” Image

Apple TV, comedy, drama, , ,

Jon Watts wrote and directed Wolfs, starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney. The story follows two professional fixers, played by Pitt and Clooney.

Though they consider themselves lone wolves, they are forced to work together. One night, their ideologies of working alone and fixing the situation spiral out of control, hopefully making the film entertaining.

It’s good to see Amy Ryan in the trailer. She’s great in Sugar, opposite Colin Farrell, which also plays on Apple TV. Austin Abrams is also in the film and seems poised to be hilarious.

Other movies directed by Jon Watts:

Spiderman No Way Home

Spiderman Far From Home

Spiderman

Cop Car

Clown

Didi

“Didi” Poster and Images

comedy, drama, ,

A Sundance audience favorite, Sean Wang wrote and directed Dìdi. It’s an autobiographical story that follows a 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy, played by Izaac Wang, during his last summer before high school begins.

Frustrated, he discovers his family cannot teach him how to flirt, skate or love his mom.

Didi
Joan Chen as “Chungsing Wang” and Izaac Wang as “Chris” in writer/director Sean Wang’s DÌDI, a Focus Features release.
Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features / Talking Fish Pictures LLC © 2024 All Rights Reserved.

Witherspoon and Ferrell

“You’re Cordially Invited” Storyline

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Nicholas Stoller directs Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell in a comedy about a woman (Witherspoon) planning her sister’s perfect wedding.

A father, played by Ferrell, of a young bride-to-be, finds out the remote resort has double-booked for their destination wedding.

They are on an island off the Georgia coast, so both parties decide to share the small venue. Like any comedy, chaos ensues, and disaster awaits.

The supporting cast includes Geraldine Viswanathan, Meredith Hagner, Jimmy Tatro, Stony Blyden, Leanne Morgan, Rory Scovel, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Ramona Young, Jack McBrayer and Cecilia Weston.

Summer Camp

“Summer Camp” Starring Diane Keaton

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Castille Landon directed Summer Camp, which tells the story of Nora, played by Diane Keaton, Ginny, played by Kathy Bates and Mary, played by Alfe Woodard. They have been inseparable best friends since summer camp.

As the years have passed, they’ve seen each other less and less, so when the chance to reunite for a summer camp reunion arises, they all take it, some begrudgingly and others excitedly.

Summer Camp

Each of their lives might not be where they’d imagined, but one thing is sure — Nora, Ginny, and Mary need each other, and summer camp reminds them why.

Summer Camp
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” Posters

comedy, fantasy, horror, sequels, ,
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Tim Burton directs the sequel to 1988’s Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice follows a family trying to keep it together against the interfering Beetlejuice, played by Michael Keaton.

The cast includes Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Jenna Ortega and Justin Theroux.

“The Throwback” Poster and Images

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Mario Garcia wrote and directed The Throwback, a comedy that chronicles the lives of Kate, played by Justina Machado, and Matt Morgan, played by Will Sasso. They are a middle-aged couple deeply engrossed in raising their kids, Zach and Jordy, while entangled in the web of monotonous routines and personal stagnation.

Yet, amidst their dead-end careers, scheduled intimacy, health troubles, and midlife challenges, the most unexpected upheaval strikes when Kate experiences a post-traumatic breakdown after a bank robbery, thrusting her back to her college years with no recollection of the past 26 years. 

Kate experiences a post-traumatic breakdown after a bank robbery, thrusting her back to her college years with no recollection of the past 26. 

As Matt steps up to navigate household duties and school volunteering, Kate grapples with the fact that she’s a 19-year-old in a 45-year-old body, discovering that nostalgic Daisy Duke shorts no longer fit, cardio fails to work its magic, and trading a new minivan for a ’92 Mustang convertible is far from a game changer. Amidst the chaos, Kate’s reawakened libido resurrects her and Matt’s dormant sexual spark. 

Will Kate’s new awakening keep her family and husband from supporting her, or will she come to terms with her true identity?