NATIONAL LAMPOON’S PUCKED (2006) Featuring Jon Bon Jovi, Estella Warren, David Faustino, Nora Dunn, Cary Elwes, Curtis Armstrong, Pat Kilbane, Jonathan Furr, Dot Marie Jones, Danielle James, J. David Shapiro, Dana Barron, Mark Povinelli, Al Wiggins, Sal Catalano, Angela Bennett and Gizza Elizondo. Screenplay by Matty Simmons and William Dozier & Sal Catalano & Shakes … Continue reading
Albert Brooks and Sheetal Sheth Looking for Symmetry with the Muslim World by Jay S. Jacobs Albert Brooks is no stranger to controversy. He has done comic films mocking love (Modern Romance), death (Defending Your Life), consumerism (Lost in America), family (Mother), artistry (The Muse) and the voyeuristic tendencies of the American people (Real Life). Still, the respected filmmaker is a little taken … Continue reading
Josh Radnor Have You Met Josh? by Jay S. Jacobs The sitcom as an art form had reached a low place recently, but suddenly in the past year there is a stirring of new life in those old bones. There are still too few funny series out there, but in 2005 a group of shows have … Continue reading
Jeremy Piven Busting Out Into A Hollywood Leading Man By Marcie Somers It’s 10 a.m. in Los Angeles and Jeremy Piven’s day has long since begun. He’s had several meetings and reviewed his lines before he heads to a rehearsal for his hit TV show, Entourage. After that, he’s off to the American Music Awards. In … Continue reading
GRANDMA’S BOY (2006) Starring Allen Covert, Linda Cardellini, Doris Roberts, Shirley Jones, Shirley Knight, Peter Dante, Joel David Moore, Kevin Nealon, Nick Swardson, Jonah Hill, Kelvin Yu, Chuck Church, Scott Halberstadt, Heidi Hawking, Shana Hyatt, David Spade and Rob Schneider. Screenplay by Barry Wernick, Allen Covert and Nick Swardson. Directed by Nicholaus Goossen. Distributed by … Continue reading
Gilmore Girls The Complete Fifth Season (2004-2005) (Warner Brothers-2005) Cleverness is not a term that you often hear used for television series. You find shows that are quirky, or intelligent, or strive for importance. It’s sadly rare that you run across a show that is truly whip-smart. Gilmore Girls is one of those special shows. It is … Continue reading
FUN WITH DICK AND JANE (2005) Starring Jim Carrey, Téa Leoni, Alec Baldwin, Richard Jenkins, Angie Harmon, Jeff Garlin, John Michael Higgins, Maggie Rowe, Carlos Jacott, Richard Burgi and Ralph Nader. Screenplay by Judd Apatow, Nicholas Stoller and Peter Tolan. Directed by Dean Parisot. Distributed by Columbia Pictures. 90 minutes. Rated PG-13. Hollywood continues with … Continue reading
Linda Cardellini Miss Versatility by Jay S. Jacobs Most actors have a very specific zone in which they are comfortable. There are wonderful dramatic actors, for example, who could not deliver a punch line to save their lives. On the other hand, many comic actors have trouble projecting pathos and tragedy. Linda Cardellini does not … Continue reading
RUMOR HAS IT (2005) Starring Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Costner, Shirley MacLaine, Mark Ruffalo, Richard Jenkins, Mena Suvari, Christopher McDonald, Kathy Bates, Steven Sandvoss, Mike Vogel, Robert Lanza, Lisa Vachon, Trevor Stock, Jennifer Taylor, Marcia Ann Burrs and George Hamilton. Screenplay by Ted Griffin. Directed by Rob Reiner. Distributed by Warner Brothers Pictures. 96 minutes. Rated … Continue reading
AMERICAN PIE PRESENTS BAND CAMP (2005) Starring Tad Hilgenbrink, Arielle Kebbel, Jason Earles, Eugene Levy, Tara Killian, Carla Alaponte, Matt Baker, Matt Barr, Daniel Booko, Sean Briskey, Jasmine Dustin, Russell Howard, Richard Keith, Kathleen LaGue, Michael Lawson, Jun Lee Hee, Crystal Lightning, Angela Little, Ginger Lynn Allen, Dossett March, Lily Mariye, Lauren C. Mayhew, Omar … Continue reading
