Category Archives: comedy

FilmBits: The Latest In Film Writing Around The Web.

Posted on January 8, 2012 by jlmicek

It’s the return of “Film Bits,” my periodic survey of the best of film writing around the Web. Here we go … BPlus Movie Blog runs down the 2012 release schedule — they’re up to September and October now. New … Continue reading →

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First Look: Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones in “Men in Black III”

Posted on January 6, 2012 by jlmicek

From Brit film site HeyUGuys: They have this to say about the eagerly anticipated (by someone) third installment in the sci-fi/comedy series: “Just a few days ago, we got our first look at Jemaine Clement, the main villain in the … Continue reading →

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“Pirhana 3DD” Won’t Be Released On UK Screens.

Posted on January 3, 2012 by jlmicek

Via TotalFilm: “It seems that the film’s UK distributors, Entertainment Films, aren’t convinced by the merits of another 3D phallus popping out at British audiences, and have instead pencilled in a DVD release on 19 March 2012. To our minds, … Continue reading →

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Bill Hicks’ Missing “Letterman” Appearance.

Posted on December 21, 2011 by jlmicek

Not strictly movie-related, I know. But this comes as a belated Happy Birthday to the late comedian, who would have turned 50 years old this year. Over on Slate, David Hoaglund makes a persuasive argument for why Hicks still matters. … Continue reading →

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“Men In Black 3” Trailer hits the Web.

Posted on December 12, 2011 by jlmicek

Cinemablend Reports: “Fifteen years after the first movie, and 9 years after the disappointing sequel, Men In Black III is coming to theaters next summer and is stuck trying to sell their movie to an audience that may be as … Continue reading →

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Hollywood’s No Good, Very Bad Weekend.

Posted on December 12, 2011 by jlmicek

Happy Monday, Everyone. Unless, of course, you’re a studio executive somehow connected to “New Year’s Eve.” You can go back to bed and pull the covers over your head. Hollywood suffered its worst weekends in years over the weekend, with … Continue reading →

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Official “American Reunion” Poster Released.

Posted on December 9, 2011 by jlmicek

They’ve gotten the old gang back together again for this book-end to the original 1999 comedy starring (among others) Jason Biggs and Alyson Hannigan. Let’s see who’s aged the best.

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New “Three Stooges” Trailer Released.

Posted on December 8, 2011 by jlmicek

I think I’ll stick with the original shorts.

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This Means War (International Trailer) Released.

Posted on December 7, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s the new international trailer “For This Means War,” the McG-directed comedy starring Chris Pine and Tom Hardy as spies competing for the hand of the same girl (Reese Witherspoon). Hilariousness ensues. http://www.springboardplatform.com/mediaplayer/springboard/video/cs006/71/402653/ This Means War (International Trailer), posted with … Continue reading →

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Kristen Wiig: “My Next Movie Will Be A Porky’s Prequel.”

Posted on November 23, 2011 by jlmicek

The “Bridesmaid” and Saturday Night Live star … … dishes to The Guardian about her very big year and her plans to conquer Hollywood. As always, here’s the nut graf: “I mean. Yes, no. It feels weird to say that; … Continue reading →

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