It is hard to argue that any comedian alive has as unique of a stage presence as Kevin Hart. When on stage, Hart is able to expand, making his presence not just known, but making it the center of any…
Movie Review: The Secret Life of Pets
Universal and Illumination Animation had me wanting to buy a ticket for this film since the release of its very first trailer. It feels like over a year since I first saw it, so here I finally am after my…
Movie Review: Central Intelligence
I’m at a loss for words. When I went to see Central Intelligence I expected an innocuous buddy-spy comedy, but I wasn’t ready for how virulent it would become. This is one of the most problematic films I’ve seen in a while.…
Movie Review: ‘Ride Along 2’
In college, following formulas saved my life. They are a helpful, constant way to always arrive at the same, correct answer. Despite their usefulness, formulas are usually born from the need to solve some inevitable, reoccurring problem. It applies to…
Five people that should guest star on Empire
It’s become vital to the show to have guest stars. At this point it’s still hard to tell if the unlimited amount of guest appearances will cause the downfall of Empire, but right now, it seems to be the only fun aspect of the show.
TV Throwback Review: Party Down (1×06) “Taylor Stiltskin Sweet Sixteen”
Given that Whiplash was my favorite film of 2014, I was delighted when I pressed play on “Taylor Stiltskin Sweet Sixteen” and was immediately reminded that J.K. Simmons basically plays his Whiplash character in this episode of Party Down. Like Terence Fletcher, Leonard…
Movie Review: ‘Get Hard’
I can’t believe that I honestly expected anything different from a Hollywood comedy starring Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart. For a brief moment, I had a glimmer of hope that the film’s premise concerning James King (Ferrell) a soon-to-be-incarcerated businessman,…