'A Hole in the World'
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I really hate the whole "immature man is forced to grow up" subgenre of film, just because the immature man type is my worst nightmare (sad to say, one of my stepbrothers is stuck in that mode, even though he's rapidly approaching 40).
It's second only to the Humiliation Humor Film in my detestation/uncomfortableness-meter. I did not enjoy Meet the Parents because of all the crap they put the Ben Stiller character through.
I did not enjoy Meet the Parents because of all the crap they put the Ben Stiller character through.
Seriously! If you really love the guy, you know how your father is and you elope!
Flick Philosopher: Does anything have to be wrong with anyone who drives their loved ones insane? I'm just saying.
If you really love the guy, you know how your father is and you elope!
Um, not only that, but you help him navigate your family, and you warn him ahead of time about potential pitfalls. GAH, I hated that movie.
That's the only Flick Filosopher piece I've ever read, but based on it, I'm a little less than impressed with her ability to separate what appear to be her deep personal issues with relationships from the story on screen.
I found the piece pretty funny, which may not have been her intent. But I have similar issues, ones which probably would make Knocked Up leave a more sour taste in my mouth than The Prestige. Assuming we're asked to get past what she seems to think the film wants us to celebrate.
Just got back from seeing Knocked Up. So. Fucking. Hilarious. And sweet.
I normally cringe at humiliation humor, but I spent almost all of The 40 Year Old Virgin laughing til my sides ached. I think Apatow has earned plenty of cred from me on that score.
Whoa! I thought all the original Vampira video had been lost, but here's the original opening to her show.
Look at that corset trained waist! Aye caramba that must've been wild in 1954.
Maila Nurma was quite gorgeous (and rather Scarlet Johansson like) out of her cool ghoul get up.
Finally saw SHAUN OF THE DEAD. Very amusing, but, considering EVIL DEAD 2 and DEAD ALIVE, when it comes to hilarious zombie movies it's a distant third (at best, since both DAWN and DAY OF THE DEAD had isolated moments that made me laugh out loud harder, and I think just as deliberately).
Granted, I watched the entire movie with a huge smile on my face, but HOT FUZZ hit my hilarity triggers far more often.