Category Archives: comedy

Ray Romano’s “Somewhere in Queens” Trailer, Poster and Clips

February 27, 2023comedy, dramaLaurie Metcalf, Ray RomanoKenna

Leo Russo, played by Ray Romano, lives a simple life in Queens, New York, with his wife Angela, played by Laurie Metcalf, their shy but talented son “Sticks,” played by Jacob Ward, and Leo’s close-knit network of Italian-American relatives and neighborhood friends.

Romano directs Somewhere in Queens. Happy enough working at the family construction business alongside his father, played by Tony Lo Bianco, and younger brother, played by Sebastian Maniscalco, Leo lives each week for Sticks’ high-school basketball games, never missing a chance to cheer on his only child as he rules the court as a star athlete.

When the high-school senior gets an incredible and life-changing opportunity to play basketball in college, Leo jumps to provide a plan for his future away from the family construction business.

But when sudden heartbreak threatens to derail Sticks, Leo goes to incredible lengths to keep his son on this ideal path.

“About My Father” Trailer, Poster and Images

February 23, 2023comedyKim Cattrall, Robert De Niro, Sebastian ManiscalcoKenna

Sebastian Maniscalco joins forces with legendary Italian-American Robert De Niro in the new comedy About My Father, directed by Laura Terruso.

Robert De Niro as Salvo in About My Father. Photo Credit: Dan Anderson

The film centers on Sebastian, played by Maniscalco. His fiancee, played by Leslie Bibb, encourages him to bring his immigrant hairdresser father, Salvo, played by De Niro, to a weekend get-together with her super-rich and exceedingly eccentric family. Kim Cattrall, Anders Holm, Brett Dier and David Rasche play her family.

Kim Cattrall as Tigger, Leslie Bibb as Ellie, and David Rasche as Bill in About My Father. Photo Credit: Dan Anderson

The weekend develops into what the studio can only describe as a culture clash, leaving Sebastian and Salvo to discover that the great thing about family is everything about family.

Yes. It’s a comedy.

“Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret?” Trailer, Clips, Images and Posters

February 13, 2023based on a book, children movies, comedy, drama, family movies, kid movies, teenagersKenna

Coming-of-age films are rampant. Having one based on June Bloom’s popular classic book for over fifty years is refreshing. Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.

Rachel McAdams as Barbara Simon, Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon, and Benny Safdie as Herb Simon in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Photo Credit: Dana Hawley.

You know you’re in for some honest entertainment. Bloom’s book has affected generations with its timeless coming-of-age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.

Written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, the film follows 11-year-old Margaret, played by Abby Ryder Fortson. Her mother uproots her from her life in New York City to the suburbs of New Jersey.

Kathy Bates as Sylvia Simon and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Photo Credit: Dana Hawley.

She goes through puberty’s messy and tumultuous throes with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara, played by Rachel McAdams, who struggles to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia, played by Kathy Bates. Sylvia isn’t happy they moved away and likes to remind them every chance she gets.

Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon, Amari Price as Janie Loomis, Elle Graham as Nancy Wheeler, and Katherine Kupferer as Gretchen Potter in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Photo Credit: Dana Hawley.

Adult Movie: “Strays” Trailers, Featurettes, Clips and Poster

February 9, 2023animation, comedyJamie Foxx, will ferrellKenna

Not a kid’s movie. In that case, it might be time for some sweet revenge, doggy style.

When Reggie, played by Will Ferrell, a naïve, relentlessly optimistic Border Terrier, becomes an abandoned dog. He’s left on the mean city streets by his lowlife owner, Doug, played by Will Forte. Reggie is sure that his beloved owner will never leave him on purpose.

Reggie falls in with a fast-talking, foul-mouthed Boston Terrier named Bug, played by Jamie Foxx, a stray who loves his freedom and believes owners are for suckers. Reggie finally realizes Doug is in a toxic relationship and sees Doug for the heartless sleazeball that he is.

Determined to seek revenge, Reggie, Bug and Bug’s pals—Maggie, played by Isla Fisher, a brilliant Australian Shepherd whose owner’s new puppy has sidelined, and Hunter, played by Randall Park, an anxious Great Dane who’s stressed out by his work as an emotional support animal. Together, the dogs hatch a plan and embark on an epic adventure to help Reggie find his way home and make Doug pay by biting off the appendage he loves the most.

Funny!!

“Book Club: The Next Chapter” Trailers, Clip and Poster

February 9, 2023comedy, sequelsandice Bergen, Andy Garcia, Craig T. Nelson, Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Mary SteenburgenKenna

The sequel follows four best friends taking their book club to Italy. It’s a fun girls’ trip they never had until now.

When things go off the rails, and secrets emerge, their relaxing vacation becomes a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.

“Polite Society” Trailer, Featurette, Clips and Images

January 22, 2023comedyKenna

Polite Society is a London-set anarchic action comedy that follows Ria Khan, a bolshy schoolgirl and martial artist-in-training who dreams of becoming a world-renowned stunt woman.

4167_D025_00028_R Priya Kansara stars as Ria Khan in director Nida Manzoor’s POLITE SOCIETY, a Focus Features release. Credit: Parisa Taghizadeh / © 2023 FOCUS FEATURES LLC.

Ria witnesses her big sister Lena give up on her dreams by dropping out of art school and getting engaged. Her sister’s engagement shakes Ria’s world. She believes she must save her sister from the shackles of marriage in the only way she knows, by enlisting her friends’ help and attempting to pull off the most ambitious wedding heists in the name of freedom and sisterhood.

Written and directed by Nida Manzoor, the Polite Society is a merry mash-up of sisterly affection, parental disappointment, and bold and bloody action.

Polite Society has a cast led by Priya Kansara, Ritu Arya, Kapoor, Ella Bruccoleri, Seraphina Beh, Shona Babayemi, Nimra Bucha, Jeff Mirza and Akshay Khanna.

“80 For Brady” Trailer, Images and Poster

December 19, 2022comedy, drama, sports, true storiesJane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Rita Moreno, Sally Fields, tom bradyKenna

Kyle Marvin directs 80 for Brady, based on the true story of four best friends living life to the fullest when they take a wild trip to the 2017 Super Bowl LI to see their hero Tom Brady play.

Tom Brady is on the set of 80 For Brady from Paramount Pictures.

The impressive cast includes Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno and Field with 7-time Super Bowl Champion and producer Tom Brady.

“Barbie” Storyline, Trailers and Posters

December 16, 2022adventure, children movies, comedy, family movies, fantasy, kid moviesDavid Heyman, Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, Ryan GoslingKenna

Greta Gerwig directs the fantasy about Barbie being expelled from Barbieland for not making the grade of being the perfect Barbie doll. Despite the misfortune, Barbie heads off to the human world to make a name for herself and find true happiness.

Margot Robbie plays Barbie, and Ryan Gosling plays Ken. David Heyman of the Harry Potter franchise and other movies like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is the producer of Barbie alongside Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley.

Gerwig’s directorial credits include Lady Bird and Little Women.

“Cocaine Bear” Trailer, Clips, Featurette, and Poster

December 7, 2022comedy, true storiesKenna

Elizabeth Banks directs Cocaine Bear, inspired by the 1985 true story of a drug runner’s plane crash, missing cocaine, and the black bear that ate it.

The large cast creates a wild dark comedy and finds an oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists and teens converging in a Georgia forest.

Here, a 500-pound predator has ingested a staggering amount of cocaine and gone on a coke-fueled rampage for more blow and blood.

The cast includes Keri Russell, O’Shea Jackson, Jr., Christian Convery-Jennings, Alden Ehrenreich, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Brooklynn Prince, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Kristofer Hivju, Hannah Hoekstra, Aaron Holliday, with Margo Martindale and Ray Liotta.