‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ is far from perfect, and not strange in the ways it wants to be, and is more interested in its star-studded cast than the story.
‘Thunder Force’ review: Melissa McCarthy bottoms-out in lame superhero spoof
It’s very easy to root for Melissa McCarthy. Not only is her success a reminder to young girls everywhere that you don’t have to be a certain type of figure to be successful in showbusiness, but she’s proven time and…
Can You Ever Forgive Me? Movie Review: Melissa McCarthy delivers the best performance of her career
At the outset, Marielle Heller’s Can You Ever Forgive Me? wallows so deeply into the loneliness of down on her luck biographer Lee Israel (Melissa McCarthy) that you may feel the people around you in the theater disappear. We see…
The Happytime Murders Movie Review: A cheap and empty attempt at humor
Recently having rewatched The Great Muppet Caper , it’s astonishing how well it holds up. The humor poked affectionate but sharp fun at the genre, the musical numbers could stand up next to any of their contemporaries and Jim Henson’s physical and…
Life of the Party Movie Review: Melissa McCarthy Charms in Mediocre Comedy
Melissa McCarthy, when given a chance to shine in roles, really goes all out. She’s funny, that’s a given, but her roles have varied from playing assholes with big hearts or kind and gentle women who wise up and power…
DEFINE Podcast: Fat Shaming Culture in Media
The Young Folks is proud to present a podcast that hopes to take part in the ongoing discussions on diversity in the film and television industry. DEFINE: Conversations on Hollywood & Diversity is a monthly podcast hosted by yours truly with…
Movie Review: ‘Ghostbusters’ is a fun and hilarious paranormal adventure
Ghostbusters is the movie I wish came out when I was kid because I know 10-year-old me would adore it. The nerdy premise teamed with a great group of kickass funny ladies makes for pure entertainment. Lucky for the new…