Category Archives: comedy

First Look: Whit Stillman’s “Damsels in Distress” Trailer

Posted on February 14, 2012 by jlmicek

If you’re like me and you loved director Whit Stillman’s “Metropolitan,” and “Barcelona,” then you’re over the moon about the fact that he has a new movie out for the first time in a decade. Here’s the trailer for “Damsels … Continue reading →

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Kevin Smith Reveals “Jay & Silent Bob’s Super Groovy Cartoon Movie.”

Posted on February 5, 2012 by jlmicek

During a simulcast Thursday of his “Jay & Silent Bob Get Old” podcast, director Kevin Smith let slip some of the details of his upcoming feature “Jay & Silent Bob’s Groovy Cartoon Movie.” The movie will blend live action and … Continue reading →

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New Sascha Baron Cohen “Dictator” Super Bowl Commercial Released.

Posted on February 1, 2012 by jlmicek

This one comes courtesy of Brit film site HeyUGuys, which nabbed it from the UK tab The Sun. It’s the commercial that’s supposed to air during this month’s Super Bowl match-up between the New York Giants and New England Patriots. … Continue reading →

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Film Bits: More Movie Writing Across The Web.

Posted on January 27, 2012 by jlmicek

Good Morning, All. It’s raining and cold here in Pennsylvania, so here’s a steaming hot serving of some of the best in movie writing from around the WordPress-o-Sphere. You guessed it: It’s time for another installment of FilmBits. The Droid … Continue reading →

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First Look: Bruno Returns As Bruce Willis Sings In “Lay The Favorite.”

Posted on January 21, 2012 by jlmicek

If you thought Bruce Willis had put his soul crooner days behind him, think again. Here he is with actress Rebecca Hall in the upcoming “Lay the Favorite.” Here’s a synopsis: “Beth Raymer is a beautiful girl with a big … Continue reading →

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“The Artist” Takes London Honors.

Posted on January 20, 2012 by jlmicek

British filmgoers may have complained about the lack of dialogue, but that didn’t stop “The Artist” from taking honors at the London Film Critics’ Awards. The Wrap has the skinny: “The Weinstein Co. film won three prizes, including Film of … Continue reading →

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Report: Kristen Wiig in Negotiations To Star In “Walter Mitty.”

Posted on January 20, 2012 by jlmicek

The Hollywood Reporter reveals that Saturday Night Live star Kristen Wiig is in talks to star in negotiations to star alongside Ben Stiller in a new film adaptation of the James Thurber short story “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.” … Continue reading →

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New “American Reunion” Trailer Hits The Web.

Posted on January 17, 2012 by jlmicek

Via TotalFilm: Here’s the latest trailer for the long-awaited (by someone) reunion of the cast of the original 1999 raunch comedy, which spawned one in-the-theaters sequel and a seemingly endless run of direct-to-DVD reboots and rebrandings: American Reunion Trailer, posted … Continue reading →

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Terry Gilliam’s New Short Film: “The Wholly Family.”

Posted on January 11, 2012 by jlmicek

Monty Python alum Terry Gilliam has a new short film “The Wholly Family” that’s due to hit the Web on Jan. 23. The Guardian reports: “It hasn’t been that long since Shane Meadows made a short feature with commercial sponsorship; … Continue reading →

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An Appreciation: Dying’s Easy. Comedy Is Hard.

Posted on January 9, 2012 by jlmicek

Where have all the comedians gone? I bring this up because the other night I was watching “Man on the Moon,” the 1999 biopic of the late Andy Kauffman, starring Jim Carrey as the improv comedian. If you only know … Continue reading →

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