“A Haunting in Venice,” directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, was more of “a disappointment in the theater.” The film follows French detective Hercule Poirot, a recurring star character of “Murder on the Orient Express” and “Death on the Nile.” First developed by Agatha Christie in the world of literature, […]
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Late-night show takes on controversial topics for laughs
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia “Saturday Night Live” has had a huge impact since 1975 when the show first aired. “SNL” is notoriously known for pushing boundaries and bringing light to controversial topics. The show informs the audience of current events through a satirical platform that incorporates a variety […]
Tina Fey’s Netflix Comedy Proves Unbreakable in Second Season
Photo Courtesy of Josephine Sittenfeld, Wikipedia The latest season of Netflix’s popular “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” delves deeper into the mind of its protagonist. Produced by “30 Rock” alumni Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, the show stars Ellie Kemper as the titular Kimmy, a woman recently rescued from a cult in […]
Tina Fey and Company Deliver Superb Performances in Genre-Confused ‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’
Photo courtesy of Mingle Media TV, Wikipedia Tina Fey’s new film “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot,” based on the memoir “The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan” by Kim Barker, is a tale of two movies: the first half of the film is a comedy, much likes its previews suggest. However, […]
Heartwarming Story Aided by Acting Chemistry
In 1983, a movie came out called “The Big Chill,” an emotional drama about a group of old college pals who gather for a weekend reunion following the funeral of a close friend. Its main focus was the harsh realities of real life and how time erodes even the most […]