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‘Bad Moms’ Review: Also Fairly Funny Moms

Philip Brown — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:00:58 +0000

Based purely on the title, it would be easy to assume that ‘Bad Moms’ is a lazily conceived comedy about some mothers getting up to no good with swears and possibly drinking. Well, those assumptions are entirely correct. The surprise is that it’s actually quite funny at it. True, the plot plays like an afterthought...

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‘Vacation’ (2015) Review: Another Trip Down Holiday Road

Philip Brown — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 19:00:08 +0000

When the remake of ‘Vacation’ was first announced, the internet crashed under the weight of a collective groan. The original film and its Christmas sibling are undeniable comedy classics with an ideal combination of satirical wit, crowd-pleasing slapstick, and just enough family sentiment. It’s almost impossible to get that combination right, as ‘European Vacation’ and...

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Now Playing: Anchors Aweigh

Bryan Kluger — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 20:00:16 +0000

‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy‘ may not have been a huge blockbuster back in 2004, but grew into a cult classic on home video, with a fan base that endlessly quotes its dialogue. Since that time, nearly every actor from the film has become a superstar. Now, a decade later, here comes the sequel,...

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Fall 2011 Sitcom Scorecard: ‘New Girl’ Atop New Comedies

Aaron Peck — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:00:27 +0000

You know it’s officially fall when there are more new sitcoms on TV than familiar ones. Don’t ask me why, but as of right now, I’ve seen every new comedy pilot that has aired. Read on to see how I rate each of them. The Sitcom Scorecard is a way to gauge exactly what comedy...

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Mid-Week Poll: Which Fall 2011 New TV Comedies Will You Watch?

Josh Zyber — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:00:15 +0000

In last week’s poll, we asked you which of the fall’s new TV dramas you plan to watch. This week, let’s take a look at the comedies. I honestly don’t have too much of a stake in this topic. I watch very few sitcoms regularly. My DVR is programmed for the NBC Thursday line-up, ‘Raising...

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