A charming, light comedy based around a catchy tune. Nothing surprising, but very warm & funny. I love that the movie dances around the fact that Paul Rudd is not a great singer and that’s kinda sorta why his character never made it past wedding bands. #SpringFest@phillyfilmsoc
OVER YOUR DEAD BODY - A high-concept, hyper-violent alt-rom-com that in lesser hands could’ve been contrived and flat. Luckily, this one has plenty of balls and heart … and one of the funniest vomit gags I’ve ever seen. @phillyfilmsoc#SpringFest
Not sure if we should burn every copy, or keep it around as a monument to what happens when you try to make a movie with your head up your ass.
Before you say anything: believe me when I say that I get the joke. I just don’t think that the filmmakers do.
THE NAPA BOYS - An absolutely excruciating film. What could’ve been a decent 2 minute anti-comedy sketch cannibalizes its central conceit almost immediately. @phillyfilmsoc#SpringFest
I’d say it’s buried under too many layers of irony, but that would take some amount of brains. This has none.
Beyond embarrassing for everyone involved.
MADDIE’S SECRET - Masterful tonal management around an issue that really shouldn’t be this funny. Somehow, Early makes it hilarious, smart, and quite moving. I was very touched by where it all lands. This flick was a huge surprise for me. I really loved this! @phillyfilmsoc
AGON - At what point does the mitigation of harm within an inherently violent sport cause the sport to lose its appeal? When does it stop being a sport and start being a mere game or activity? @phillyfilmsoc#SpringFest
LEVITICUS - Sometimes you come up with a dumb bit that has no outlet, so you just sit on it for years and years until the opportunity presents itself.
Ahem
IT SWALLOWS.