David Wain has always approached genre parody with an unusual mixture of half-affection and half-contempt. “Wet Hot American Summer” took the language…
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They don’t make movies like this anymore, a saying apropos to “Sneakers.” The 1992 “comedy caper” was directed by Phil…
I don’t recall where when or how I learned of “Short Cuts,” an unheralded indie flick. Released in 1993 with…
Twenty-six years ago, one of the most controversial and high-risk television series debuted: “Jackass.” This show, created by Jeff Tremaine,…
The remarkable thing about Pixar’s recent output is that the studio finally seems interested in wrestling with big ideas again.…
Corinne (Cybill Shepherd), a widow attempts to piece her life back together after the untimely death of her husband Louis…
Marriage is a difficult thing. I wouldn’t know from my own experience. But as I’ve seen it through others who…
“Power Ballad” kicks off with a once upon a time pop sensation Danny Wilson (Nick Jonas) sharing a nightcap with…
In a bid to feel less alienated at his new school, Dipu (Mihir Godbole) cooks up a story about his…
Directed and written by Stacey Sargeant, “Stand Clear ‘ the Closing Doors,” which played in the Tribeca Festival’s shorts program,…